Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- identifying environmental health issues at community level; assessing health needs of the community; coordinating sanitation and hygiene programmes in the community; sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures; conducting Training for Public Health Trainees, Community Own Resource Persons (CORPS), Community-based Health Workers (CHWS) and Community Health Committees (CHCs) on Public Health issues; implementing environmental health programmes and projects; collecting water and food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis; initiating and implementing Community Based Health Care programmes; implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies; following up on proper collection and disposal of solid waste in markets and other dwelling premises in towns; carrying out disease surveillance, prevention and control; and coordinating immunization programmes
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
A Bachelor's degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution;
A Registration Certificate from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council;
A valid practicing licence from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
A Certificate in computer application skills will be an added advantage;
Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.