Public Health Officer at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities

An Officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment.

Operational Responsibilities

• Identifying environmental health issues at the community level;
• Compiling and maintaining up-to-date records of services rendered;
• Assessing the health needs of the community;
• Implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community;
• Compiling and maintaining up-to-date records of services rendered;
• Assessing the health needs of the community;
• Implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community;
• Sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures
• Compiling data on disease trends.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution
• Valid practicing license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC)
• Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution.