Public Health Officer (HPC/EH 2)

University Hospital of the West Indies Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: June 17, 2025

Summary

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) is looking for a qualified Public Health Officer (HPC/EH 2) to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining public health standards within the hospital environment. 💰Basic Salary: $3,759,184 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Strategic Planning, Performance & Project Management, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for:

Under the general direction of the Chief Public Health Officer, the Public Health Officer (HPC/EH 2) is responsible for:
- • Sampling of food and drink, enforcing Public Health requirements, and conforming with the Bureau of Standards.
- • Guiding the process of fumigating and disinfecting Wards, Operating Theatres, Isolation Areas, and Vehicles.
- • Reporting and investigating cases of infectious diseases within the institution.
- • Providing inspection services for all Sewage Treatment Plants, Water Supply and Solid Waste Services.
- • Conducting rodent control surveys and planning, executing, and monitoring day-to-day operations.
- • Setting proper standards for Food Handling Establishments within the Hospital, conducting Food Handlers Clinics, and being responsible for the validation of Permits.
- • Instructing the incinerator operator on suitable methods of disposal for theatre amputations, ward leftovers, and infectious material.
- • Operating as a guide and resource person for Medical Students, Students from the Department of Social and Preventative Medicine, and Trainee Public Health Inspectors.
- • Monitoring water quality by carrying out bacteriological and chemical samples.

Qualifications

• BSc in Environmental Health.
• Certified as a Public Health Inspector.
• Registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine in Jamaica.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related field.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than June 20, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management Department University Hospital of the West Indies Mona, Kingston 7 ✉️ Email: hrd@uhwi.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Public Health Officer (HPC/EH 2) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. It should be noted that only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

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Job Overview

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Title

Public Health Officer (HPC/EH 2)

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Company

University Hospital of the West Indies

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Location

Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica

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Salary

See Description

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hrd@uhwi.gov.jm

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Work Style

On-Site

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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

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