RICHARD A FORRESTER

Public Health Inspector

**** *** ** ** ********, AB T6M1K7

1-780-***-**** adymut@r.postjobfree.com

Dare of birth June 05, 1984 Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica

LINKS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-forrester-bsc-msc-a046678a/

PROFILE

I am a forever student that believes life only exists because of the perpetuation of knowledge from generation to generation. In the concept of success, I am persistent; with the mindset that failure is a controlled experiment of life that requires tweaking now and again to achieve desired results. I am pragmatic, very practical by nature and always do my best to empirically analyze situations or the undertaken task, to promote impartiality in the outcome, where applicable.

I am very passionate about my job as a Public Health Inspector because it creates the avenue for public engagement and empowerment among groups, it builds communities, aids in social development and in extension, contributes to nation-building.

I am not a believer in things being perfect, however, I strongly believe and support working towards perfection for the greater good.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Public Health Inspector, South East Regional Health Authority June 2016 - Present

St. Catherine, Jamaica

Responsible for:

Conducting food handlers’ education and certification

Enforcing Public Health Regulations

Imported food inspection

Assist in Policies and Guidelines Development and Implementation

Occupation Health and Safety Inspection (Hazard Analysis/Risk-Assessment)

Epidemiological Investigation

Conducting Training & Certification of Barbers & Hairdressers

Health Education and Promotion

Conducting Training & Certification of Early Childhood Practitioners

Inspecting meat and poultry for human consumption

Inspecting and certification of establishment that Handle Spirit (liquor)

Inspecting burial sites (private)

Investigating public health-related complaints and general sanitation

Conducting inspections of food and food establishments

Inspecting and certification of barbershop and hairdressing parlors

Inspecting health institutions

The Preparation and submission of reports

Procurement Officer, South East Regional Health Authority Jun 2006 – Jul 2009

Kingston, Jamaica

Responsible for the procuring and purchasing of medical sundries and equipment, pharmaceutical supplies, toiletries and chemicals Used by the Bustamante Hospital for Children (hospital for children ages from O - 12yrs).

EDUCATION

University of Technology, Jamaica Mar 2022 – August 2022

Post Basic Dip. Meat and Other Foods Inspection (Hons.) Kingston

UNICAF University, Zambia Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

MSc. Healthcare Management (Merit) Lusaka

University of Technology, Jamaica Aug 2009 - Jun 2016

BSc. Environmental Health Kingston

SKILLS

Critical thinking and problem-solving Skills Computer Skills

Teamwork and collaboration Leadership

Oral and written communications skills Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism and strong work ethics Organizational skills

INTERNSHIPS

Public Health Inspector, South East Regional Health Authority Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

St. Catherine, Jamaica

COURSES

Customer Service Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

South East Regional Health Authority Kingston, Jamaica

Sexual and Reproductive Health Sep 2015 – Sep 2015

Jamaica Red Cross, HQ St. Catherine, Jamaica

Computer Graphics Sep 2007 - Oct 2007

University of the West Indies Kingston, Jamaica

LANGUAGES

English

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Treasurer - Community Development Committee (CDC) March 2018 - Present

Social Development Commission (SDC) Kingston, Jamaica

CDCs are federations or networks of individual community-based organizations, such as neighborhood watch, youth groups, citizens Associations, and women's groups among others. These groups are then brought under one umbrella group called the CDC. The CDC discusses and addresses issues, makes plans and advocates for positive change and devilment within the respective communities.

First Aider Jamaica Red Cross

Kingston, Jamaica

Shelter Manager Jamaica Red Cross

Kingston, Jamaica

Home-base Care Giver Jamaica Red Cross

St. Catherine, Jamaica

Sexual and Reproductive Health Instructor Trainer Jamaica Red Cross

Kingston, Jamaica

HOBBIES

Playing Basket Ball, Table Tennis, Reading, Listening to music, Playing pool and Swimming

REFERENCES

References will be available upon request

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