Community Health Aide
Frontline community health worker — conducts home visits, health education, immunisation support, and links residents to MOH services.
Typical Salary
J$800K
to J$1.5M per year
Open Roles
2,000+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
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Career Paths
Community Volunteer→Community Health Aide→Senior CHA→Public Health Nurse (with further study)
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$1.1M
Entry: J$800KSenior: J$1.5M
Key Skills
Health education
Home visiting
Immunisation support
Vital signs monitoring
Community outreach
Record keeping
Social support
Referral
Education
Minimum Entry
- 4 CXC passes (inc. English)
- MOH Community Health Aide training
Preferred
- BSc Nursing (for career progression)
- Health promotion certificate
Professional Qualifications
- MOH CHA Training Certificate
- HEART/NSTA Community Care Level 1
- First Aid / CPR
- BSc Nursing (career advancement)
Market Trend
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