Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3)

Organisation
University Hospital of the West Indies
Reference
VAC-55697
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Secretarial Administrative & Clerical
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,711,060- $2,301,186 per annum
Date Posted
06/02/2025
Expiry Date
20/02/2025
The Senior Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial support to the Senior Director Clinical Services. The incumbent is also expected to maintain confidential files, receive callers, makes appointments and any other related duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Types letters, reports, circulars, memorandum and letters of recommendation for Agencies;
  • Drafts and prepares response letters to routine matters, as directed;
  • Attends meetings takes notes, transcribes and produces Minutes in a timely manner;
  • Maintains appointment diary for the Senior Director, Clinical Services and disseminates information, as directed;
  • Receives callers and ascertains the nature of their business, supplies information when necessary or redirects them to the appropriate officers;
  • Maintains an efficient and reliable filing system for correspondence, patients' complaints and other related confidential correspondence;
  • Contacts Heads of Departments or other personnel to relay information regarding meetings and other appointments or to convey information generally;
  • Obtains patients' records for investigation purposes and maintains a reliable tracer system;
  • Receives and dispatches correspondence (internally/externally) using reliable logging system;
  • Liaises with Hospital's Lawyers, as directed, to provide assistance regarding cases involving patient's complaints;
  • Follows up on status/progress of Medical Reports for patients, from consultants, for enquiry purposes or otherwise;
  • Receives complaints (oral/written) on behalf of the Medical Chief of Staff and attends to/or refers for appropriate action.
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to take own initiative and be a self-starter
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Competent in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Report Writing
  • Good command of the English language
  • High degree of integrity and diplomacy 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Mind certificate in Administrative Management (level 3); 
  • At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field;
  • Experience Secretary/Executive Secretary specializing in handling top management or equivalent. 

 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

  • Participation in retreats/meetings outside of normal working hours may be required from time to time. 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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