Public Health Nurse

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Islands Government Service for the post of Public Health Nurse within the Ministry of Health and Human Services.

The incumbent in this position must be able to deliver effective primary health care, which focuses on disease prevention, intersectoral collaboration and community participation. The main duties include but are not limited to the following: to conduct and supervise the health care delivery services in the government clinics, communities and schools;  conduct child health clinic sessions, including the administration of Expanded Programmes on Immunization (EPI) vaccines; conduct and or supervise antenatal clinic sessions in the Primary Health Care clinic; refer antenatal clients to the Obstetrician/Gynecologist according to established schedule or as appropriate; collect data on communicable diseases and make reports available to authorized bodies; assist with screening of ophthalmology clients prior to and during the ophthalmologist visits. The incumbent is also expected to conduct staff performance appraisal exercises for junior staff, and perform any other duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires the incumbent to be a Registered Nurse/Midwife with a diploma in Public Health Nursing from a recognized training institution. Must have at least two (2) years post basic training in Public Health with a current license. The successful candidate must demonstrate good interpersonal relationships and the ability to work independently and interdependently. A valid driver’s license is also a necessity. He/She must also possess the ability to communicate in English effectively both written and verbally and exercise good judgment in the application of established policies and procedures.

SALARY          $22,248 - $24,354 PER ANNUM

For persons recruited outside the Turks and Islands, a two (2) or three (3) year extendable contract is offered.  Other benefits offered in addition to basic salary include Transportation allowance, Telephone allowance, Housing allowance, Midwifery allowance, on-Call allowance and end-of-contract gratuity of 15% of salary; return passage for family of up to two children under the age of sixteen (16) years, as well as duty free concession on the shipment of personal effects imported within six (6) months of appointment.

For more information on the Job Description, please contact the Office of the Public Service Management Telephone 649-946-2801 Extension: 10318, Facsimile: 649-946-1582, Email recruitment@ gov.tc. All resumes should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Public Service Management, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Resumes must include applicants current contact information and be accompanied by two letters of reference and a police certificate.  Serving Officers should apply through their Heads of Department.

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