Public Health Assistant Job Kibabii University

Looking for a public health job in Kenya? Kibabii University is hiring a public health assistant to support community health programs, implement public health initiatives, and promote disease prevention activities. The role is based in Bungoma nd a qualification in public health or a related field is required.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from an examining body;
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Responsibilities

This is the entry level for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a
designated officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Identifying environmental health issues;
• Maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
• Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
• Issuing of statutory notices;
• Inspecting all sources of water and ensuring testing to ascertain safe drinking water;
• Undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health care facilities;
• Overseeing construction of sanitary facilities;
• Collecting food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
• Initiating and implementing public Health Care Programmes;
• Implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies; accredited
• Following up on proper collection and disposal of solid/liquid waste;
• Coordination of fumigation services to ensure quarterly fumigation of halls of residence and any other building within the Institution

How to Apply

Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

A letter of recommendation from the Chairperson/Head of Department on the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should be sent to the address below.

All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position submitted as follows:

• Three (3) hard Copies and
• Electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke by Friday 17th July, by 5.00 p.m.

Three (3) hard Copies should be addressed to: –

The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 – 50200,
Bungoma