Senior Assistant Public Health Officer (6 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No.  03/PROM/2023/82

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Assistant Public Health Officer 1 for a minimumperiod of three (3) years;
• Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public HealthInspection from a recognized institution;
• Valid practicing license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Environmental Health Extension services;
• 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 centers and commercial premises; 
• Collecting water and food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis; carrying out immunizations; initiating and implementing community-based health care programmes; 
• Implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies; and
• Following up on proper collection and disposal of solid waste