JOB OPPORTUNITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of

Prosector

Department of Basic Medical Sciences-Section of Anatomy
ATS Group –Grade 8 MPN102615

Reporting to the Head of Department, the successful candidate is expected to perform the following duties:

• Produces detailed and accurate prosections both routine and specialized
• Prepares prosections for wet displays for Museum and Exhibitions
• Maintains a supply of prosections
• Locates and labels prosections for practical exams
• Assists with the removal of body parts for research and teaching
• Assists with cadaver preparation and maintenance
• Develops specialized embalming and preservation techniques in conjunction with the Gross Anatomy team
• Prepares cadavers for classes
• Prepares cadavers and human material for cremation
• Undertakes routine embalming for teaching and research as required
• Checks regular cadavers in storage identifying any potential threats
• Assists in training junior Laboratory staff
• Prepares chemical for embalming
• Assists with the proper disposal of cadaver trimmings used for burial
• Supervises Ancillary staff in the Anatomy Laboratory

Skills and Competencies:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Possesses the strength to assist with the moving of bodies
• Excellent skills in dissection of human cadavers

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least five (5) GCE/CXC subjects including a Science subject and a numeric subject
• Excellent knowledge of Anatomy
• Excellent Knowledge in Neuroanatomy
• At least three years’ relevant experience

For further particulars on The University of the West Indies, Mona, and the HRMD Mona, please visit https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/.

Applicants are required to submit an application letter and a resume giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization). These should be sent by electronic mail to hrmd.sed@uwimona.edu.jm addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN102615 in the subject line. The final date for receipt of applications is August 15, 2025.   Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted.

The University thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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