Medical Officer (Government Hospital)
Provides clinical care to patients in public hospitals and health centres across Jamaica — from diagnosis to treatment and referral.
Typical Salary
J$3.5M
to J$7M per year
Open Roles
800+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
MOH expanding staffing
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Career Paths
MBBS Graduate→House Officer→Medical Officer→Senior Medical Officer→Specialist / Consultant
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$5.5M
Entry: J$3.5MSenior: J$7M
Key Skills
Clinical diagnosis
Emergency medicine
Patient management
Medical record keeping
Referral pathways
Prescription management
Ward rounds
Preventive medicine
Education
Minimum Entry
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- Internship (12 months)
Preferred
- Specialisation (MD or MRCP/MRCS)
- Diploma in Tropical Medicine
Professional Qualifications
- MBBS (UWI or recognised overseas)
- Medical Council of Jamaica registration
- Internship certificate
- DPM or MD (for specialist track)
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