Registered Midwife (HPC/MW 2- Level 9) - Clarendon Health Department:

Summary

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position in CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Registered Midwife (HPC/MW 2- Level 9) Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse/Supervisory Midwife, the incumbent will be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of child care activities; providing nursing care in the Maternal, Child Health and Family Planning services in accordance with the objectives and policies of the programme as set out in the Maternal and Child Health Care Plan for Jamaica. 💰Basic Salary: $3,241,533 – $3,853,164 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Participating in identifying special needs in communities in relation to Maternal and Child Health.
• • Preparing regular schedules for Antenatal/ Postnatal/ Child Welfare visits.
• • Providing Ante Natal care at clinics and arranges for follow-ups.
• • Estimating haemaglobin level of clients, using appropriate reagents.
• • Referring high risk patients to Type ӀӀ, ӀӀӀ and ӀV health centres as appropriate.
• • Ensuring that adequate screening of ante-natal patients is carried out
• • Providing advice to mothers and families about nutritional requirements including promotion of breast feeding.
• • Encouraging early immunization of babies.
• • Conducting clinics/assisting the Public Health Nurse in immunization.
• • Responsibility for the maintenance of midwifery bags and their contents.
• • Responsibility for notification of live/still births, neo-natal and maternal deaths, puerperal infection and other infectious diseases.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of professional midwifery theory and practice
• • Good interpersonal skills
• • Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Public Health
• • Knowledge of government’s Public Health policies
• • Good oral and written communication skills
• • High level of confidentiality
• • Sound judgment and initiative

Qualifications

• • Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited institution
• • Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica to practice as a Midwife
• • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in secondary care facility
• • Certificate in Supervisory Management would be a definite asset

Additional Information and Instructions

**PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. KINDLY INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING** Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Thursday, June 26, 2025 via email to: Senior Human Resource Officer Clarendon Health Department 3-4 Georges Street Denbigh, Clarendon 📧 Email: chdhrjobs@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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