The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified serving officers in the County Public Service to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/053/2018
NUMBER OF POSTS: THREE (3)
Responsibilities for Principal Public Health Officer Job
- Implement statutory provisions, standards and other relevant legislations on public health; (Public Health Act (Cap. 242), the Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act (Cap 254), Tobacco Control Act 2007, Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010, Bio-safety Act 2009, Malaria Prevention and Control Act (Cap 246), Meat Control Act (Cap 356) and any other relevant legislation on public health)
- Develop and implement policies, guidelines, strategies, standards and procedures in the area of promotive and preventive health programs
- Oversee public health projects and programs in consultation with relevant departments and other stakeholders.
- Day to day management of the food and safety unit
- Oversee the enforcement of International Health Regulations (IHR) and Rules
- Capacity building of national and county governments on environmental health programs Identify public health research needs
- Cross-sectorial collaboration of policies and guidelines. Manage the performance appraisal process
- Provide quality assurance for Public Health Officers and Technicians
Principal Public Health Officer Job Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Chief Public Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution; Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers.
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Satisfy the requirements of chapter six
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