Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 04’ (Q) ONE (1) POST
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Monitoring and evaluating implementation of statutory provisions and other relevant legislations in public health;
2. Implementing public health policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and programmes;
• Monitoring the implementation of public health projects and programmes;
1. Overseeing enforcement of international health regulations and rules;
2. Preparing research proposals on public health needs;
3. Preparing proposals for resource mobilization;
• Identifying relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects;
• Planning and budgeting for the department resources;
1. Coordinating the development of modern information communication technology in the department;
2. Overseeing the development of strategic/ work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department; and
3.Coaching and mentoring of staff.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
1. Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Public Health for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food Science and Inspection, Solid Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
OR
• Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
1. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science and Technology, Solid Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education, Food Safety and Quality, Disaster Management, Solid Waste Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.