Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or its equivalent from a recognized training institution with at least three (3) years relevant experience;
OR,
- Higher National Diploma in Public Health or its equivalent from a recognized training
- Valid registration certificate from Public Health Officers and Technicians Council of Kenya;
- Valid Practicing License;
- Computer literacy; and
- Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Officer at this level shall:
- Ensure compliance with all Laboratories and equipment requirements as per the standards and guidelines provided by the regulator- the Public Health Officers’ & Technicians Council (PHOТС);
- Coordinate, Plan, Supervise and Assess Public Health field activities;
- Coordinate placements for Industrial Attachment;
- Liaise with the County and Sub-County Public Health Officers;
- Coordinate and plan academic visits;
- Timetable and plan Public Health Laboratory Practicals;
- Provide supervisory guidance to public health technologists;
- Conduct Lab sessions, practical assessments, examinations, grading of laboratory; practicals, Technical drawings and skills Laboratory;
- Requisition and make logistical arrangements for the collection of office supplies;
- Maintain Laboratory inventory and record keeping;
- Ensure maintenance and Repairs of laboratories and department offices;
- Prepare Laboratory practical teaching manuals, Attachment Logbooks, and updating of the same;
- Collect Laboratory Specimen, preserve and provide safe storage;
- Maintenance of Practical Class Attendance Registers;
- Ensuring safety standards in the Laboratory;
- Inspect Work Spaces; and
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications containing copies of the application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional qualifications including transcripts, work experience and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning,
P.O. Box 103-40404,
RONGOО.
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address on sealed envelopes. For further details and job requirements regarding the positions, please visit the Rongo University website www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.
Rongo University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, people with disabilities or those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit their applications to be received on or before 20th February, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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