Vacancy title:
Public Health Assistant 1 Jg ‘J’

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Meru County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 13 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | Meru

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROMOTION POST IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Description

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - (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 in Kenya.; (iii) Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution in Kenya.; (iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will provide Environmental Health Extension services in the area of deployment, where specific duties and responsibilities will include: i. mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health; ii. Referring health cases to relevant health facilities; iii. Carrying out immunization; identifying environmental health issues at household level; organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues; iv. Collecting and maintaining up to date records of services rendered; v. assessing health needs of the community; and sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Important information to all Applicants:

Details for all the posts are also available in our recruitment portal.

All applications will be done through our recruitment portal 

The applications deadline will be on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: County Government of Meru is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

The Secretary/C.E.O

Meru County Public Service Board

P.O. BOX 109-60200

MERU.

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