Job vacancy Health Technician

Kingston

OrganisationNational Health FundReferenceVAC-49986Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits Date Posted13/06/2024Expiry Date26/06/2024Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, the Health Technician shall have responsibility for providing assistance with the screening of patients.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) GCE O’Levels/CXC including English and a numeric subject 
• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology 
• At least one (1) years’ experience as a Health Technician 
• Nurses Aid training would be an asset 
• Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience 

 

Required Skills and Specialised Knowledge:

• Excellent Record Management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Computer Literacy 
• Time management skills 

 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet stipulated deadlines
• Ensure that all records are kept confidential 
• Working at Off Site locations 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Enrolled Assistant Nurse (EAN) to conduct screening of patients. 
• Maintain record of tests done and results. 
• Enter patient data in the database. 
• Register participants at NHF outreach events 
• Maintain record of reagents/supplies. 
• Any other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse, the Health Promotion & Public Relations Manager or the CEO. 

 

 

 

 

NB. We appreciate all responses but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

 

14 Sep, 2024 (6 days left)