Assistant Community Health Officer III (5 Positions) at Muranga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Collecting health related data at household level for analysis.
• Maintaining and updating community health unit registers and keeping records.
• Identifying common ailments and minor injuries at community level.
• Identifying and referring health cases to appropriate health facilities.
• Visiting homes to determine the health situation and dialogue with household members.
• Identifying and sensitizing communities on health interventions.
• Monitoring growth of children under the age of five years.
• Identifying defaulters of health interventions and referring them to the health facilities.
• Managing community health resource centers.
• Convening and coordinating monthly community meetings and action day.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health Nursing, Community Health, Community Oral Health, Psychology, Nutrition, Environmental health, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development or Health promotion and Education from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution

Salary Scale: The salary will be in Job Group “H” and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission