Summary
Date Posted:Tuesday, March 28 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/77

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Requirements for Appointment
• Served in the grade of Principal Public Health Officer or Principal Assistant Public Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Post-Graduate Diploma in any of the following discipline; Food science and Inspection, Solid Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education or equivalent from a recognized institution;
OR

• Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters’ degree in any of the following; Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Community Health, Occupational health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management or Disaster Management from a recognized institution;
• Valid practicing license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitoring, enforcing and implementing statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on public health;
• Setting standards and guidelines in the provision of public health services;
• Monitoring the implementation of public health projects and programs;
• Enforcing international health regulations and rules;
• Carrying out research on public health needs;
• Monitoring the development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria;
• Preparing proposals for resource mobilization;
• Organizing forums with relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects;
• Planning and budgeting for the departmental resources;
• Integrating modern information communication technology in the department;
• Developing strategic/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department;
• Coaching and mentoring of staff.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified candidates are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form (PSB FORM -2 (Revised 2023) from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 28th March, 2023, clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)
The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU


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