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MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

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POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW:

This is an administrative support position, which is generally accountable for ensuring that the general public is aware of how the National Health Insurance Plan works, understands how to access the service and benefits at the NHIB, the personal returns and advantages of paying contribution to the Health insurance fund.  The incumbent must develop the necessary high impact programs and improve public image of the NHIB.  This position will oversee the corporate image of the NHIB by organizing Public Relation activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Booking radio, TV and print advertisements.
  • Monitoring NHIP website for pertinent material or messages and forwarding same to the CEO.
  • Updating NHIP website with current content.
  • Liaising with the department heads/managers to develop content for publishing online and on print, TV or radio media.
  • Managing and maintaining the content and material for a periodical internal email magazine.
  • Preparation and maintenance of profiles of all employees; content to be used in marketing the NHIP on websites and other media.
  • Liaising with department managers to design and produce Preventative Health Care Programmes.
  • Liaising with Human Resource Manager to broadcast internal messages.
  • Supporting the CFO in managing the strategic marketing plan.
  • Supporting the CFO in designing and completing templates for the Annual Report
  • Supporting the CEO in managing annual events.
  • Supporting the CEO in designing and producing pronouncements for online and print media (with legal advice).
  • Visiting schools and other fora to make presentations on behalf of the NHIP
  • Using personal face and voice in producing advertisements for NHIP (when needed)
  • Pricing and costing media productions with support from finance.
  • Conducts reviews of customer service quality assurance standards/protocols.
  • Conducts customer care surveys and provide feedback to the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Associates Degree in Communications/Public Relations or equivalent with 3 years of experience in marketing and sales; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Knowledgeable of Research Methods.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Ability to work as a team.
  • Very detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Shows initiative.
  • Ability to be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
  • Strong written, oral and computer literacy skills.
  • Knowledgeable of data processing, spreadsheet preparation and presentation graphics programmes.
  • Knowledgeable of use of various social media platforms.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer services skills.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The incumbent is deemed to be perming his duties effectively when:

  • The organization’s website is up to date/relevant.
  • The organization publishes a public information document.
  • The public image of the NHIB continues to improve.
  • There is a marketing and promotional plan in action.
  • NHIB annual events calendar is managed.
  • Preventive Health Programmes is launched.
  • All Marketing targets are met.

Salary:           

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. $40,000.00 per annum to $45,240.00 per annum

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR  

(PROVIDENCIALES)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of our Organisation’s computer system and servers. This includes provisioning, supervising, installing, copying, and maintaining the system’s software and hardware.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization.
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues.
  • Installing new/rebuilding existing servers and configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. following established industry standards, and project/operational requirements.
  • Developing and maintaining various installation and configuration procedures, as necessary.
  • Researching and recommending innovative and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.
  • Identifying innovative approaches that leverage NHIB’s resources, foster operational efficiency and improve service delivery to customers.
  • Performing daily system monitoring, to verify the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing systems and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
  • Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required file system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off, as necessary.
  • Performing regular file archival and purge operations, as necessary.
  • Planning, coordinating, and implementing network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • New accounts setup and Active Directory administration.
  • Repairing and recovering from hardware or software failure. Maintaining operational, configuration, and other procedures.
  • All time on call availability as responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice.
  • Installation of printers, servers, and scheduling maintenance as needed.
  • Risk mitigation planning.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of NHIB.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience.
  • Systems Administration and IT certifications in Microsoft such as MCSA, MCSE, or Azure administrator.
  • 2-4 years of experience with cloud-based technology Microsoft Azure.
  • Sound knowledge of systems and networking software, cabling, hardware, and networking protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
  • A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL databases, including creating backups, maintenance plans, creating SQL query and installations.
  • Sound knowledge of using backup software and disaster recovery plans.
  • A team player with strong communication and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision.

Salary:           

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience $50,000.00 per annum to $55,000.00 per annum

All Applications should be addressed to:

Sheena Smith-Yip

National Health Insurance Board

Salt Mills Plaza

Providenciales

Turks and Caicos Islands

British West Indies

Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who applied for any of the above listed positions, do not have to reapply. After submitting application to National Health Insurance Board Human Resource department, Qualified Belongers may also submit a copy of their applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Immigration Board.

Deadline for submission is May 23, 2021

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Boat Theft Suspect Charged

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#TurksandCaicos, May 21, 2024 – Officers from the Serious Crime Unit (SCU) of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have made a breakthrough following boat thefts in the TCI.

On May 19, 2024, FARIDSON JEAN BAPTISTE, a Haitian national, was charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of TCI boat Marauder
  • Theft of TCI boat Jupiter
  • Theft of TCI boat Team Baja
  • Handling Stolen Goods
  • Assisting Illegal Entry into the TCI

Mr JEAN BAPTISTE was initially detained on April 5 th 2024, while attempting to enter the TCI on a high-powered boat that was reported stolen. At the time of the interception, thirty (30) irregular migrants were being transported.

Mr JEAN BAPTISTE remains in custody pending a court date. The arrest and subsequent charges against Mr Jean Baptiste follow a complex, multi-jurisdictional investigation by the SCU and the Haitian National Police.

These investigations resulted in the recovery of boats and other property stolen from the TCI, which were retrieved from several locations in Haiti.

The recovered property has an estimated value of over $1.2 million.

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Road Traffic Operations report for Turks and Caicos

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#TurksandCaicos, May 21, 2024 – The Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force conducted joint road operations alongside the TCI Border Force on May 13th and 16th, 2024, focusing on crime reduction, illegal migration, and road safety.

These efforts aimed to ensure compliance with Road Traffic regulations and yielded significant results. During these operations, THIRTY-EIGHT (38) individuals were detained for immigration violations, and SIXTY-SIX (66) were reported for traffic offences. For April and May 2024, overall joint operations have resulted in ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY (120) persons detained for immigration purposes, and ONE HUNDRED and NINETY-NINE (199) reported for traffic violations.

Acting Inspector Damian Mitchell emphasised the interconnectedness of road traffic compliance, crime, and illegal migration.

He stated, “These operations focus on addressing each critical area.”

Division B and Community Policing head Superintendent Dwight Gardiner noted a general increase in public compliance with traffic regulations during the first quarter of the year.

Superintendent Gardiner encouraged road users to adhere to all aspects of the law, stating, “Let us all strive to keep our roads safe for everyone and reduce crime in our communities. Adhere to the rules of the road. Thanks to our law enforcement partners and you, members of the public.”

Motorists are especially urged to comply with regulations regarding vehicle window tints. Violations carry a substantial penalty of $250 per window.

The RTCIPF and TCI Border Force thank the public for their cooperation and continued efforts to maintain safety and order on the roads.

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Undocumented Man Charged with Gang and Firearm Offenses

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Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

 

#TurksandCaicos, May 21, 2024 – An undocumented Haitian male, aged 20, faces charges related to gang activity and firearms.

He was apprehended along with others in a small blue car in front of Sunny Foods Supermarket on South Dock/Five Cays Road on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2024. Providing the name JAMES SIMON to the police, he was accompanied by a 16/17-year-old (name withheld) who faces charges of unlawful entry.

The accused is charged with illegal possession of a Black Glock 44 (serial number AEBE402) containing 10 rounds of 22LR ammunition on South Dock/Five Cays Road, Providenciales.

Additionally, he is alleged to be one of three individuals involved in a morning robbery at 809 or Chances, Blue Hills, Providenciales. The robbery, captured on video, involved the gunpoint theft of a female’s white handbag containing $799.00.

He has been remanded until the next sufficiency hearing on July 7th, 2024. Appearing in court on Monday, May 13th, he was represented by Mr. Ashwood Forbes, with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions represented by Ms. Enjaleek Dickerson.

He was arraigned on the following charges:

  1. Gang membership
  2. Robbery
  3. Possession of a firearm for the benefit of a gang
  4. Possession of ammunition for the benefit of a gang
  5. Unlawful entry
  6. Possession of a firearm
  7. Possession of ammunition

Both individuals are Creole-speaking.

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