Health Extension Worker at The County Government of West Pokot

Job Description

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma/Certificate in community development, community health, social sciences, social work or any health discipline from a recognized institution
• Have basic computer skills
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2030, Article 10 and 232

Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will provide community health extension services
• Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to community health services
• Referring health cases to relevant health facilities
• Identifying health issues at household level and working with community units to address these
• Supervise community health units and community health workers
• Organizing community health action days to advise communities on common public health issues
• Collecting and maintaining up to date records of community health services
• Planning and implementation of community health activities in the assigned area of jurisdiction
• Any other assigned duty