Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

County Government of Kisumu invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated and pro- active individuals to fill vacancies in the following position:

Responsibilities or duties

• Implementing policy on safe management of healthcare waste;
• Coordinate all public health and sanitation health services and projects within the County Government of Kisumu;
• Monitoring and evaluation of public health projects and programmes to ensure that their delivery is within the required public health standard;
• Providing technical advice on Public Health matters to both CECM and Chief Officer Health Services;
• Providing leadership in service delivery in the following areas: Public Health, Reproductive Health, New-born, Child, and Adolescent Health, Vaccines and Immunization, Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Strategy, Disease Surveillance among others;
• Ensuring the implementation and Compliance of Cap 242 Laws of Kenya and any other Legislations on Public Health;
• Developing and implement policies, guidelines, budgetary plans, strategies, programs, standards and procedures in the area of promotive, preventive and environmental health programmes;
• Leading in the development and implementation of Strategic Plans as linked to Vision 2030 and Health Sector goals;
• Ensuring notification of infectious diseases and administration of Quarantine for infectious diseases;
• Coordinating preventive health programs including vector control, malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB;
• Coordinating Public Health Research and Innovations;
• Designing and conducting operations, research, analyse and utilize research findings in planning activities to improve service delivery;
• Proficiency in computer application skills and
• Coordinating Health Partners and other Private Partnership (under Public Health).

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health; Public Health or and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: 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; Disaster Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Public Health and Technicians Council (PHTC);
• A valid practicing license from Public Health and Technicians Council (PHTC); and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience needed

• Cumulative service period of ten (10) relevant years' work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Deputy Director, Public Health or in a comparable position;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Terms Of Service: Permanent And Pensionable
• Salary: Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 127,340–182,890 p.m.
• House Allowance: Ksh 35,000/= per month
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000/= per month
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days
• Medical Cover: As provided by the County Government of Kisumu
• Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.
• Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.
• DISCLAIMER: Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Kisumu County Public Service Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer, the minority, marginalized groups and Persons with Disabilities who meets the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.
• The Board does not charge any fees for interviews and processing of applications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Implementing policy on safe management of healthcare waste;
• Coordinate all public health and sanitation health services and projects within the County Government of Kisumu;
• Monitoring and evaluation of public health projects and programmes to ensure that their delivery is within the required public health standard;
• Providing technical advice on Public Health matters to both CECM and Chief Officer Health Services;
• Providing leadership in service delivery in the following areas: Public Health, Reproductive Health, New-born, Child, and Adolescent Health, Vaccines and Immunization, Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Strategy, Disease Surveillance among others;
• Ensuring the implementation and Compliance of Cap 242 Laws of Kenya and any other Legislations on Public Health;
• Developing and implement policies, guidelines, budgetary plans, strategies, programs, standards and procedures in the area of promotive, preventive and environmental health programmes;
• Leading in the development and implementation of Strategic Plans as linked to Vision 2030 and Health Sector goals;
• Ensuring notification of infectious diseases and administration of Quarantine for infectious diseases;
• Coordinating preventive health programs including vector control, malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB;
• Coordinating Public Health Research and Innovations;
• Designing and conducting operations, research, analyse and utilize research findings in planning activities to improve service delivery;
• Proficiency in computer application skills and
• Coordinating Health Partners and other Private Partnership (under Public Health).

• Proficiency in computer application skills

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Cumulative service period of ten (10) relevant years' work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Deputy Director, Public Health or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health; Public Health or and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: 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; Disaster Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Public Health and Technicians Council (PHTC);
• A valid practicing license from Public Health and Technicians Council (PHTC); and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.