Public Health Inspector 2 (HPC/EH 2) - Portland Health Department

Summary

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of 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 Public Health Inspector 2 (HPC/EH 2) at the Portland Health Department. Reporting to the Chief Public Health Inspector, the incumbent is responsible for managing and promoting the sanitation status of food handling establishments within the community as well as ensuring compliance with public health laws and regulations. The Public Health Inspector has the authority to enforce the Public Health Act and its Regulations, serving notices an instituting prosecutions to enforce the law as required. Salary Range: 💰 $3,759,184 – $4,468,488 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Inspect all food handling establishments to ensure that Public Health standards are maintained.
• • Enforce the Public Health Act and requisite regulations, including serving notices, effecting the closure of establishments, and instituting prosecutions.
• • Inspect and pass meat fit for human consumption.
• • Conduct Food Handlers' Health Certification Training Sessions.
• • Assist with the inspection and monitoring of Tourist Establishments.
• • Examine floor plans for the purpose of safety and health to ensure adherence to approved specifications.
• • Promote and conduct lectures in areas of specialty; participate in In-Service training programs.
• • Promote field checks on potable water/wastewater treatment systems, including chlorine residual and pH testing.
• • Conduct investigations into outbreaks relating to food, water, and vector-borne diseases; make relevant interventions, e.g., reporting to relevant authorities for remedial action.
• • Participate in epidemiological surveys regarding waterborne and other communicable diseases.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of new trends and development in public health and environmental science
• • Knowledge of public health laws, governmental regulations, court procedures and the Staff Orders for the Public Service
• • Knowledge and application of scientific methods ad principles
• • Knowledge of principles and possesses involved in organizational planning coordination and execution
• • Knowledge of social life and cultural practices in community
• • Ability to promote sanitation education and interest in improved health standards

Qualifications

• • Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health with major in Public Health Inspection
• • Diploma in Meats and other Foods Inspection
• • Registered as Certified Public Health Inspector
• • Three (3) years’ experience as a Public Health Inspector

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent 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: Public Health Inspector 2 (HPC/EH 2) 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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