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Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3) - St. Ann

North-East Regional Health Authority St. Ann, Jamaica Updated: June 11, 2025

Summary

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of health care and public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individual to fill the position of Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3) to the Parish Manager at the St. Ann Health Department. Salary Range: 💰 $1,711,060 – $2,301,186 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

  • Providing secretarial support to the facility assigned.
  • Maintaining an appropriate system to control and safe guard confidential documents, files and reports;
  • Attending meetings and taking minutes as required; drafting, circulating and following-up with relevant persons on action items;
  • Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence in accordance with established procedures;
  • Composing letters, memoranda, reports, official and other documents as directed
  • Sending emails, fax, scans, copies, files and retrieving documents and correspondences as required in accordance with established procedures;
  • Answering, screening and transferring inbound phone calls and making outbound calls as required

Required Skills

  • Working knowledge of standard office procedures and filing systems.
  • Well developed computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Good time management skills and a track record of meeting critical deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Good Analytical Skills.

Qualifications

  • Certified Administrative Professional Accreditation
  • Diploma/Associate Degree in Office Administration or Business Administration OR
  • NVQJ Level 2 in Business Administration (Secretarial Studies)
  • Proficiency in typing at a speed of 50-55 words per minute and shorthand at a Speed 100-120 words per minute
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar capacity.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 June 20 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 ℹ️ Subject: Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3) 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Title

Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3) - St. Ann

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Salary

See Description

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Phone

(876) 795-2747

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Email

jobs@nerha.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

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Sector

Public

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