Released at the end of January, she resumed operations. In April she joined the Malta Strike Force, although without her captain; Mack left "Jervis" in March due to ill-health and was replaced as captain of "Jervis", and Captain (D), by A.L Poland. He would command her, and lead the 14th Destroyer Flotilla, for the next year. In March 1942, under Poland's leadership, she again led the destroyers at the Second Battle of Sirte.