Job Description
SENIOR ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER - JOB GROUP CPSB 08/‘L’ (5 POSTS)
Kakamega, Kenya
This Job will expire on 22nd September, 2023 at 11.59 P.M
Basic Salary: Kshs. 42,970 x 1,920 – 44,890 x 2000 – 46,890 x 2,110 – 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 - 59,120 pm.
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 entail:
i.Identifying environmental health issues at community level;
ii.Maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
iii.Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
iv.Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies;
v.Issuing of intimation and statutory notices;
vi.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;
vii.Overseeing construction of sanitary facilities in schools, trading centres and commercial premises;
viii.Collecting water and food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
ix.Carrying out immunizations;
x.Initiating and implementing community-based health care programmes;
xi.Implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies; and
xii.Following up on proper collection and disposal of solid waste.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i.Served in the grade of Assistant Public Health Officer I, Job Group CPSB 09/’K’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii.Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution;
iii.Certificate of Registration by Association of Public Health Officers; and
iv.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.