Assistant Directors, Public Health at Machakos County Public Service Board

Machakos County, nicknamed 'Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.

 

Assistant Directors, Public Health

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMachakos
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

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 programs and projects
  • Planning and budgeting for the departmental resources
  • Integrating modern information communication technology in the department
  • Developing strategies/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department
  • Coaching and mentoring of staff

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer Must have:

  • 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 disciplines: Food Science and Inspection, Solid Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s 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.
  • Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution
  • Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Machakos County Public Service Board on jobs.machakos.go.ke to apply

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