Public Health Officer Job at Uasin Gishu County Government

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Eldoret

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QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700.00 - 52,960.00(CPSB 09)
House Allowance: Ksh. 12,800 p.m
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 5,000 p.m.
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or Environmental Health.
Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers (where applicable).
Valid practicing license from the Public Health Officers & Technicians Council.
At least 2 years’ post-registration experience (depending on requirements).

Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify and analyze environmental health issues within communities.
Implement and monitor sanitation, hygiene, and disease prevention standards.
Carry out disease surveillance and outbreak response activities.
Manage community health education and awareness, including campaigns.
Support mass immunization and other public health initiatives.
Compile records and data on health trends and interventions.
Collaborate and represent at interagency health coordination forums.
Mentor and support community health workers and trainees.
Execute additional duties as directed by supervisors.
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.