CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

             i.             Served in the grade of Senior Public Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

           ii.             Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution;

          iii.             Certificate of competence from the Association of Public Health Officers;

          iv.             Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and

            v.             Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

             i.             Implementing promotive and preventive health programmes;

           ii.             Monitoring compliance to urban and rural sanitation standards in dwellings, commercial premises and work places;

          iii.             Monitoring the management of solid/liquid and other hazardous wastes;

          iv.             Ensuring safety and quality of food and water for both domestic and industrial use;

            v.             Carrying out surveillance on environmental health pollutants;

          vi.             Promoting hygiene education including school health programmes;

        vii.             Implementing international health regulations and rules at ports, airports, frontiers and border posts;

       viii.             Carrying out surveillance and advising on prevention and control of disease incidences and outbreaks;

          ix.             Liaising with other stakeholders in carrying out disaster preparedness and response;

           x.             Compiling research reports on public health;

          xi.             Compiling and analysing of public health data and reports; and

        xii.             Promoting modern information and communication technology in the provision of public health services.