Community Health Assistant III - 2 Posts at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/CHA/20/18/09/25

 Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 appropriate health facilities;
• Managing community health resource centres; and convening and coordinating monthly community meetings and action days.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Community Development or Health Promotion and Education from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.