Job Description:

About the Job

This is an entry and training grade for Assistant Public Health Officers in Vihiga County. The role involves providing environmental health extension services and community sensitization on health matters.

Responsibilities

Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health.
Referring health cases to relevant health facilities, carrying out immunization, identifying environmental health issues at community level.
Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public issues.
Collecting and maintaining up to date records of services rendered.
Assessing health needs of the community; implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures.
Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies.

Requirements

Diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.