Larvicidal Worker (HSC/HS 1) - St. Mary Health Department

Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-55764
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Location
St. Mary
Salary & Benefits
$990,843 - $1,177,801 per annum
Date Posted
09/02/2025
Expiry Date
28/02/2025
Under the general direction of the Parish/Programme Specialist (Vector Control), the incumbent will be responsible for providing support services to the Vector Control Unit and the parish.

 

Required Qualification & Experience:

  • Secondary Level Education 
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in Vector Control 

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Good oral communication skills 
  • Good analytical skills and sound judgment 
  • Good time management skills 

 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

  • Inspect water collection areas on a daily basis 
  • Oil mosquito breeding places on a daily basis 
  • Collect mosquito samples for identification purposes 
  • Report problem area(s) to Public Health Inspector where necessary 
  • Remove oil from spray pump after usage 
  • Any other duties required from time to time 
  • Assist in adulticidal mosquito control activities 
  • Assist Aedes/Insect Inspector with surveillance duties 
  • Assist in the general mosquito control activities within the parish 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

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