PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT I

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NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT. ONLY NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Group J

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

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

ii. Certificate in Environmental Health Science or Public Health Technology from a recognized institution;

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health;

ii. Referring health cases to relevant health facilities;

iii. Carrying out immunization;

iv. Identifying environmental health issues at household level;

v. Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues;

vi. Collecting and maintaining up to date records of services rendered;

vii. Assessing health needs of the community; and

viii. Sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures.