Public Health Officer - 2 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment, where specific duties and responsibilities will include: identifying environmental health issues at community level; compiling and maintaining up to date records of services rendered; assessing health needs of the community; implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community; compiling and maintaining up to date records of services rendered; assessing health needs of the community; implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community; sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures; and compiling data on disease trends.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate of Competence from the Association of Public Health Officers;
• Valid practicing license Association of Public Health Officers and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution