Job Description
PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER - GRADE E/F
Roles and Responsibilities;
1. Prepare annual work plan for the department so as to ensure that all relevant public health concerns are captured.
2. Oversee planning and implementation of public health programs for disease prevention
3. Interpret and ensure enforcement of public health and environmental laws to ensure compliance with national regulations and rules
4. Develop and coordinate follow up of defaulter TB patients to curb its spread
5. Vet and approve infrastructural development plans for safety to prevent accidents due to collapse
6. Inspect work places to ensure occupational safety and health
7. Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
8. Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
9. Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
10. Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries for early intervention
11. Prepare preventive health reports including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations
12. Provide information about potential health hazards and possible interventions to the media, the public and government for prevention and control
13. Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
14. Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve the community health.
15. Inspect food premises and food related activities to ensure occupational safety and health
16. Collaborate with other departments in the disposal of hazardous waste to ensure safe disposal
17. Report any notifiable diseases to the national public health office for prompt action to be taken
18. Advise the university on chemicals to be procured for vector control
Key Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor of Public Health or equivalent from a recognized and registered institution
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a reputable institution
• Registered with Public Health & Technicians Board.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer Literate
• Able to work under pressure