Public Health Officer I at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Description

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JOB GROUP K8

Job Purpose

The Public Health Officer I, will be responsible to the Senior Public Health Officer for implementation of sanitation and hygiene standards in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection for preventive maintenance in the Hospital, hospital sanitation, healthcare and waste management.
• Implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the Hospital.
• Mobilising, sensitizing and advising Hospital peripheral communities on matters related to environmental health.
• Identifying environmental health issues.
• Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures.
• Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies.
• Participating in research, teaching and supervising the performance of both medical and non-medical staff as well as students.
• Participating in preparation of annual budgets for the department.
• Participating in Administrative activities of the department.
• Participating in delivery of hospital strategic plan and performance contract.
• Supervision of staff under him/her

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years progressive work experience in a large institution.
• A valid Public Health Officers and Technicians Registration Council Certificate.
• Certificate of proficiency in computer applications from a recognized institution.