Assistant Public Health Officer III (Public Health Officer)

This is the entry and training grade for the Assistant Public Health Officer cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer to improve public health standards and community well-being. The role involves mobilizing, sensitizing, and advising communities on environmental health matters, managing immunization programs, and identifying health needs at the community level.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n- Mobilizing, sensitizing, and advising communities on matters related to environmental health.\n- Referring health cases to relevant health facilities for specialized care.\n- Carrying out immunization programs to prevent disease outbreaks.\n- Identifying environmental health issues at the community level.\n- Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues.\n- Collecting and maintaining up-to-date records of services rendered.\n- Assessing the health needs of the community to target interventions effectively.\n- Implementing vector, vermin, and rodent control measures.\n- Executing integrated mosquito control strategies.\n\n### Requirements for Appointment\n- Diploma in Environmental Health Science from a recognized institution.\n- Registration Certificate from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council.\n- A valid practicing license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council.\n- Certificate in computer application (will be considered an added advantage).