Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the County Chief Officer, Preventive and Promotive Health Services for the administration and coordination of all public health functions
• Ensuring compliance with the Public Health Act, Food Drug, and Chemical Substance Act CAP 254, Biosafety Act 2009, and Malaria Prevention and Control Act Cap 246, among other regulations
• Formulating, implementing, interpreting, and reviewing public health policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Planning and ensuringthe  implementation of preventive and promotive health programmes
• Liaising with relevant departments/directorates and other stakeholders in the implementation of public health projects and programmes
• Monitoring and evaluation of public health projects
• Ensuring compliance with international health regulations and rules
• Providing technical advice on the preventive and promotive health services department
• Providing leadership in research on public health trends and other emerging issues
• Mobilizing resources and fostering collaborations and partnerships with bilateral and multilateral agencies in support of public health programmes
• Inoculating innovation and modern technology into the provision of public health services
• Developing and implementing strategic workplans, and planning and budgeting for the department
• Overseeing capacity building and performance management for the department/directorate

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Registered by a regulatory body
• Valid practice license from the public health officers and technicians’ council
• Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Health Systems Management, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management, or Disaster Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and objectives, and ability to relate them to public health functions and aspirations of Vision 20230
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Registered by a regulatory body
• Valid practice license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
• Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Health Systems Management, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management or Disaster Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of statutory provisions and other relevant legislation on public health
• Implementing public health policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and programmes
• Monitoring the implementation of public health projects and programmes
• Overseeing the enforcement of international health regulations and rules
• Preparing research proposals on public health needs
• Preparing proposals for resource mobilization
• Identifying relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects
• Planning and budgeting for the department’s resources
• Coordinating the development of modern information communication technology in the department
• Overseeing the development of strategic/work plans, performance targets, and contracts in the department
• Coaching and mentoring of staff

Requirements for Appointment

• Bea Kenyan Citizen
• Registered by a regulatory body
• Valid practice license from the Public Health Officers and Technicians’ Council
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized Institution
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying environmental health issues at the community level
• Compiling and maintaining up-to-date records of services rendered
• Assessing the health needs of the community
• Implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community
• Compiling and maintaining up-to-date records of services rendered
• Assessing the health needs of the community
• Implementing sanitation and hygiene standards in the community
• Sensitizing communities on food and water safety measures
• Compiling data on disease trends.

Requirements for Appointment

• BeaKenyan Citizen
• Registered by a regulatory body
• Valid practice license from the public health officers and technicians’ council
• A diploma in either Environmental Health Science or Public Health from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobilizing, sensitizing, and advising communities on matters related to environmental health
• Referring health cases to relevant health facilities
• Identifying environmental health issues atthe  community level;
• Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues
• Collecting and maintaining up-to-date records of services rendered
• Assessing the health needs of the community
• Implementing vector, vermin, and rodent control measures
• Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies.

How to Apply for Jobs at Turkana County

Written applications, CV copies of Certificates, Testimonials, and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to: