Senior Assistant Public Health Officer - 3 Positions at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities

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;
• Maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
• Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
• Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies;
• Issuing of intimation and statutory notices;
• Inspecting springs and wells to ensure that they are properly maintained and ensure safe sources of drinking water;
• Undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health care facilities;
• Overseeing construction of sanitary facilities in schools, trading centres and commercial premises;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Assistant Public Health Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.