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Telephone Operator (OPS/TO 2) (Band 3) (Vacant)

Salary per annum:  $1,124,500 – 1,512,328 per annum

 

Job Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Office, Assets & Special Services the incumbent is responsible for operating the telephone switchboard and maintaining records of all long distance calls.

 

Key Output 

  • Calls processed.
  • Bills reconciled
  • Faulty lines reported

  

Key Responsibility 

  • Checks telephone lines daily and promptly report faulty lines to Cable & Wireless
  • Receives incoming calls, identifying the officers required and connecting callers to the appropriate extensions.
  • Answers calls from extensions, dialling numbers required and connecting the party to the officer(s)
  • Advises officers as to any difficulties being experienced in obtaining number requested.
  • Ensures that long distance calls made are authorized by the head of divisions before calls are placed.
  • Records all calls indicating official or private in the Telephone Register.
  • Reconciles monthly bills from cable & Wireless with details recorded in Telephone Register
  • Informs all officers and Administrator, Special Services of amounts owing for private calls.
  • Perform any other related duties, as assigned by the Manager, Office, Assets & Special Services

 

  Minimum Required Education & Experience:

  • Four (4) CXC, Grade 1-3 or O’ Level including English Language
  • Training in customer services techniques; plus
  • Training in switchboard techniques
  • Two (2) years experiences in a similar position

 

 Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 7, 2023, to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

10A Chelsea Avenue

Kingston 10

jobs@moh.gov.jm

 

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.