Assistant Director Public Health (1 Position) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No.  03/PROM/2023/77

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Principal Public Health Officer or Principal Assistant Public Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Post-Graduate Diploma in any of the following discipline; Food science and Inspection, Solid Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education or equivalent from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters’ degree in any of the following; Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Community Health, Occupational health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management or Disaster Management from a recognized institution;
• Valid practicing license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring, enforcing and implementing statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on public health;
• Setting standards and guidelines in the provision of public health services;
• Monitoring the implementation of public health projects and programs;
• Enforcing international health regulations and rules;
• Carrying out research on public health needs;
• Monitoring the development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria;
• Preparing proposals for resource mobilization;
• Organizing forums with relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects;
• Planning and budgeting for the departmental resources;
• Integrating modern information communication technology in the department;
• Developing strategic/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department;
• Coaching and mentoring of staff.