County Coordinator Non-Communicable Diseases at Vihiga County Government

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

JOB GROUP ‘N’

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and support to NCDs prevention and control.
• Offer support in building institutional capacity in prevention and management of NCDs.
• Act as a link between the community and health facilities to ensure proper follow up of patients and defaulter tracing.
• Ensure field supportive supervision of NCDs in all facilities is carried out, assess training needs and plan for capacity building of staff.
• Ensure NCDs protocol and other IEC materials are available and followed in patient management.
• Support coordination, partnership and multi-sectoral response to the prevention and management of NCDs
• Submit periodic reports on NCDs activities and improve relevant indicators by ensuring data is utilized for decision-making.
• Initiate development of proposals and budgets for NCDs activities and ensure efficient management of resources.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by Head of Division of Family Health.

Minimum qualifications:

• Must have served in Job Group M for a minimum period of 3 years or it’s equivalent
• Must be a holder of a first degree in health sciences (Clinical Medicine/ Medicine/ Nursing).
• Must be registered with relevant regulatory bodies with active and valid practicing license.
• Must have demonstrated leadership and good performance in the previous assignments
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution is an added advantage

All applicants Must fulfill Chapter six of the constitution requirement

Salary Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to these positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and other recognized CBAs as applicable.

Terms of Service: All the above posts shall be on a three (3) year contract term renewable based on satisfactory performance.

“Vihiga County is an Equal opportunity employer”