Role Summary

The successful applicant will supervise, monitor and report on Adina Donovan Home activities in a competent and efficient manner, to ensure the well-being of the geriatric residents.

Main Responsibilities

1. Produces Nurse’s notes monthly to ensure records are kept up to date.
2. Administers treatment, reviews and updates prescriptions in accordance with Home Physician to ensure correct medicinal treatment is given to patients.
3. Contacts Home Physician in medical emergencies with referral to Hospital if necessary.
4. Informs Senior Assistant Nurse on any matter requiring further action.
5. Informs Assistant Manager/Nurse of any staff misconduct or unauthorised absence.
6. Performs any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Practical Nursing Certification or equivalent
• Registration with Nursing Council
• Seven (7) years related experience
• Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of Patient Care and Health and Safety Procedures in a Clinical Environment
• Ability to handle equipment such as wheelchairs, beds and other medical equipment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of nursing procedures and practices and their application in caring for the elderly resident
• Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and relevant software applications

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist in providing technical advice to farmers and backyard gardeners on aspects of crop production, pest and disease control, and farm management. Assists in verifying documentation and examination of fruits, vegetables, plants, ground provision, etc. to prevent the introduction of foreign pest and diseases from entering the Territory. Assists in the collection of data for crop damage assessment

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist with crop damage assessments and provide technical advice and assistance in establishing and managing school gardens to ensure the correct advice is given to farmers in a professional manner.
2. Assist with publications and mounting of exhibitions as well as liaising with other departments and divisions in Agriculture regarding the promotion of agricultural related activities to ensure the Department is well organised and advertised.
3. Assist with the maintenance/updating of Farmer’s Register with detailed farmers’ profiles to ensure appropriate records are maintained.
4. Provide technical advice to farmers and backyard gardeners on aspects of crop production, pest and disease control, farm management and relevant record keeping to achieve the Department’s objectives in a timely and professional manner.
5. Assist with farmers training in improved production systems and identify farming constraints and liaise with other agencies and divisions to solve these issues in a timely and professional manner.
6. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate in General Agricultural Science or related area
• Two (2) years working experience in the Agricultural sector or related area
• Valid BVI driver’s license required
• Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of agricultural practices, theory and principles and techniques in modern crop production
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Skills and Competencies

Role Summary

The successful applicant will identify and diagnose students with communication disabilities and plan and implement appropriate treatment to minimise adverse impact on student success.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assess students’ communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, expressive and receptive language, and hearing screenings) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining programme eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
2. Collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (parents, teachers, administrators, team members and other professionals) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
3. Coordinate meetings for eligible students (testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans and/or providing training to parents/students.
4. Develop treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for clients for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Interpret medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist’s discipline for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
6. Maintain files and/or records (progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, and diagnostic reports) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
7. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars (training, IEPs, team meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
8. Perform site visits to pre-schools, primary and secondary schools for the purpose of providing screenings, diagnostics, therapy and assistance as required.
9. Prepare a variety of written materials (activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, reports and required documentation) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information.
10. Provide speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
11. Research resources and methods (intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ needs.
12. Respond to inquiries (parents, teachers, staff, students) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
13. Perform any other duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officers in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the unit

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders-Speech and Language Pathology, Audiology and Speech Language and Hearing Science with teaching skills
• Certification in speech and language pathology
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience
• Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and laws
• Excellent knowledge of strategies for articulation and language development
• Excellent knowledge of statistics and mathematics
• Excellent knowledge of diagnostic tests and batteries
• Excellent knowledge of speech/language disorders and treatments and cognitive development
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications