Closing date: 30 Sept 2024
Detective Chief Inspector

by Police

DETECTIVE CHIEF INSPECTOR

St Helena Island, South Atlantic

3 years FTC available immediately

Total package worth up to £78k pa

Package consists of a salary of £56k pa (depending on experience and/or qualifications) plus an International Supplement of £15k-£22k (depending on circumstances).

Successful applicant must be under 60 years of age on date of appointment

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom.

The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) comprises of a Chief of Police, a Detective Chief Inspector, three Inspectors, five Sergeants (including one Detective Sergeant) and 19 Constables (including three Detective Constables).  In addition, the RSHP has one Inspector, one Sergeant and three Constables based on Ascension Island, and it may occasionally be necessary for you to travel there in order to provide support to those officers.

As Detective Chief Inspector, you will plan, manage and monitor operational policing activity. You will effectively and efficiently set the plan for deployment of resources to incidents, including major and/or critical incidents, manage and mitigate risk effectively in order ensure the safety and wellbeing of officers, staff and the public and respond effectively to problems, incidents and crime.

You will manage investigative responses, and all resources associated with investigations and will develop and implement strategies, procedures and systems that underpin investigations and ensure the management and assessment of threat, risk and harm.  The Detective Chief Inspector will also deputise for the Director of Police when required, including strategic level meetings, briefings to HE the Governor, and liaison with the Head of the Governor’s Office.

You will utilise a range of appropriate supervisory and leadership skills to deliver effective and efficient response, community and investigative policing across St Helena and will have broad experience of working within both criminal investigations and uniform operational policing. You will also understand current policing challenges, efficiency and diversity issues.

In addition, you must demonstrate a commitment to the Royal St. Helena Police Service Code of Ethics and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As a police officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme, you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace, contributing to workforce, community and capacity development on St Helena and Ascension Island.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

  • An International Supplement, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
  • Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
  • Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
  • Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays
  • Overtime and additional time off in accordance with the Police Service Ordinance 1985

How to Apply:

An application form is available below where further information can also be found.  You may also contact the below named staff for additional information about this role:

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 30 Sept 2024

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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Closing date: 20 September 2024
Chemotherapy Unit Nurse

by Health

Chemotherapy Unit Nurse

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£25k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. The 23-bed General Hospital in the capital, Jamestown, covers all areas of acute medical and surgical care.

Offering oncology nursing care to cancer patients, you will conduct a pre-chemotherapy assessment evaluation on the day of admission to the chemotherapy day unit and maintain safe administration of chemotherapy and supportive drugs. You will give health education to the patients and their families on recommended treatment regimen, helping with the chemotherapy manufacturing process in the absence of the pharmacist.

You must conduct a patient assessment before each cycle of chemotherapy and interpret blood results, making sure that patients meet criteria as per treatment protocols. You must be able to quickly identify and report adverse reactions with follow-up care during and on completion of treatment. You should identify patients in need of Doctor’s consultation and promptly communicate with the patients and Doctor prior to the oncology clinic date.

Ensuring patients’ follow-up CT scans, scopes and blood tests are done as per schedule from the Oncologist, you will be on call outside of normal working hours if patients encounter complications during treatment. Home visits may be required for those unable to attend the Chemo Unit, so a valid driving licence will be essential.

A Registered Nurse at degree level with SACT safe handling and administration (UKON Certified or Equivalent qualification and certification), you have experience in SACT handling and administration and of analysing and interpreting information.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form and other relevant information is available below, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 20 September 2024

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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Closing date: 18 September 2024
Public Health Improvement Lead

by Health

Public Health Improvement Lead

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£65k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. The 28-bed General Hospital in the capital, Jamestown, covers all areas of acute medical and surgical care.

Leading the development and management of public health programmes, you will focus on the prevention and control of NCDs, specifically the delivery and development of programme activities across a range of lifestyles. You will offer public health technical advice to the Health and Social Care Portfolio.

Producing reports and papers for the Health and Social Care Minister, Advisory Board and Portfolio Director you will marshal the evidence base for practice and delivery of value for money in public health, promoting population and community health and wellbeing, addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities. As you develop and contribute to public health priorities, you will help to audit, evaluate and redesign services and interventions, supporting the development and implementation of partnership initiatives for public health action and improvement.

Nurturing partnerships to develop strategies and policies you will identify priority areas and programme activities. You should lead the development of evidence-based policies and practices for Health Improvement, including Smokefree St Helena. and take a leading role in combating any communicable disease outbreak.

Holding a Masters in Public Health, Health Promotion, Global Health, or a related subject, or with equivalent experience and CPD, you know public health theory and practice, particularly in reducing health inequalities, health and care provision, health improvement and the wider determinants of health.

You have a background in developing and leading a public health approach to change at strategic level. You can synthesise, interpret and successfully apply information and evidence from multiple sources about the population’s health and wellbeing, to inform planning and strategic action. Able to influence and motivate senior leaders and organisations to contribute to evidence-based approaches, you can undertake evaluations to effectively measure the outcome and public health benefit of programmes and interventions.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form and other relevant information is available below, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 18 September 2024.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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Closing date: 16 September 2024
Theatre Sister

by Health

Theatre Sister

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

Two years FTC available immediately

£25k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid.

The 22-bed General Hospital in the capital, Jamestown, covers all areas of acute medical and surgical care. It has a two-bed ICU, an operating theatre, a radiology suite with CT-Scan, X-ray, Mammography and Ultrasound facilities. Patients with complex needs or requiring specialist interventions are referred overseas, mainly to South Africa and the UK. 50 nursing staff support seven expatriate Medical Officers including four GP/MO, an Anaesthetist, Obstetrician and a General Surgeon. Various specialists visit the island based on patient needs. The team is supported by an Emergency Response team.

Responsible for a Staff Nurse and a Health Care Assistant, you will promote a high standard of evidence-based theatre and general nursing care, adopting a team approach to problem-solving and utilising your excellent communication, management, and organisational abilities, having scrub and anaesthetic skills.

You will manage the overall day-to-day running of the theatre in a team of two. This includes acting as the lead communicator between the surgical team and other hospital staff and ensuring the theatre suite is fully prepared to receive cases at all times. You will ensure strict quality control and record keeping. Stock levels, the asset register and equipment maintenance will be your responsibility and you will take part in the sourcing and procurement of new equipment for the theatre suite. You must organise, maintain and be part of the on-call roster for theatre staff, which includes emergency and out-of-hours unplanned and planned cases.

You must be UK Registered Nurse, Degree Level 1 on the Live NMC Register, or with equivalent qualification and registration, and have a recognised qualification in Operating Theatre / Perioperative Practice. Having considerable theatre experience in an Acute General Hospital within the last decade you have substantial experience at senior level, Band 6 or 7. You have a background in the use of IT applications and in Scrub Nursing and Anaesthetic Assistance for a variety of specialties that include General, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trauma, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology and ENT.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form and other relevant information can be found below, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 16 September 2024.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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Closing date: 10 September 2024
Building Surveyor

by Planning & Building Control

Building Surveyor

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

6 months FTC starting October 2024

£60k pa, pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and remain dependent on UK government aid.

The St Helena Government owns 80% of all property in St Helena, including a number of buildings that are of historical and cultural significance. You will report on the condition of around 30 commercial assets and develop long term maintenance plans for each to ensure the preservation of our built heritage.

As you determine and prepare condition reports for each building you will be required to identify and report on the cause of any defect with recommendations for repair, and forward plan long term preventative maintenance, including costings and scheduled inspections.

In addition to this you may be required to provide technical advice on a range of building matters, including: health and safety; sustainable constructions; energy efficiency; and building pathology, and assist in the design and development of building schemes, in line with local laws and industry best practice.

Some work outside of normal working hours may be required depending on timeframes for reports, and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazardous environments containing asbestos; paint; flammable liquids; dust and various electrical installations.

Your help in developing the skills and knowledge of the Property and Building Maintenance Teams in condition assessments, forward planning and building pathology will be invaluable, and is essential to developing local team capacity now and in the future.

You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in property or construction related subjects accredited by RICS, and hold RICS Professional Membership.  You must have substantial experience in building surveying; project management; contract administration and in developing a planned maintenance programme.  A valid driver’s licence is essential and a vehicle will be provided to enable property inspections.

You will be expected to demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork, and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.

How to Apply:

An application form and further information can be found below, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 10 September 2024.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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Closing date: 11 Sept 2024
Commercial Lawyers – Two Solicitors to work in Attorney General’s Chambers, St Helena Island

by Legal

Commercial Lawyers – Two Solicitors to work in the Attorney General’s Chambers for the St Helena Government, St Helena Island, South Atlantic . 

This will be on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract available immediately

Total Remuneration package: £67,900 – £74,200 per annum (which includes an International Supplement allowance, the rate is depending on family circumstances)

St Helena is a self-governing overseas territory under UK sovereignty, operating under a written Constitution with an Executive headed by a Governor and 5 Ministers with support from the Public Service, a Legislature including all other 12 elected Members, and an independent Judiciary. The Attorney General’s Chambers gives independent legal advice to Government, prosecutes crime and drafts legislation.

These public service posts within Chambers are critical to the development of St Helena. The posts require a minimum of 3 years PQE for applicants to be eligible.  These are two recently upgraded high powered posts available for commercial lawyers to meet legal service demand and assist a British developing country with unique lifestyle and career enhancing opportunities. Although better placed to develop with the opening of its international airport in 2017, St Helena is not self-sufficient and dependent on UK government aid which funds these posts as Technical Officers employed on contract by the St Helena Government.

We are seeking to recruit two experienced commercial lawyers for the Attorney General’s Chambers.  The Law Officer team currently comprises:

  • Attorney General, as principal legal adviser to the Government of St Helena
  • Two Senior Crown Counsel (one on Civil litigation, the other on Criminal prosecution),
  • Two Crown Counsel (Commercial) posts currently advertised,
  • One Crown Counsel (Civil) on advisory work and;
  • Two full time Legislative Draftspersons, one working remotely.
  • There are two Personal Assistants to help administer the Chambers.

There is also a Crown Counsel on Ascension Island for which the Attorney General is also responsible, as well as Tristan da Cunha.

For an insight into life on island please follow the attached link:

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/remote-island-working-/5114968.article

 

The Role for Commercial lawyers

Contracts – to provide legal support from the Attorney Generals’ Chambers to the Government of St Helena on contractual matters; the negotiation and conclusion of contracts with international and local suppliers of goods and services; including construction contracts connected with our development projects typically on FIDIC terms; with a keen focus on procurement issues.

Commercial – providing general commercial advice on land disposal, industry issues including fisheries, maritime issues and the environment, development projects and consultancies.

Both roles involve interacting with Ministry Directors, in particular Finance on Sustainable Developments, Procurement teams and Project Managers. Providing strategic direction on how projects can develop St Helena towards self-sufficiency.

Experience

  • Substantial experience negotiating, drafting and concluding commercial contracts for goods and services
  • Broad experience working on commercial law matters
  • Experience of running own case load

Skill sets

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • IT proficient
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Flexible attitude and adaptable to small island life
  • Ability to work independently

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 11 Sept 2024.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

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