Public Health Assistant III

Pursuant to Part V Section 35 of the Universities Act 2012, Part IV Section 23 of the Kibabii University 2015 and Kibabii University Statutes 2023, the University invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant positions:

PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT III, GRADE AD 5 – ONE (1) POSITION

Advert No.: KIBU/ADM/64/2025

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

1. Diploma in Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from an accredited examining body;
2. Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
3. Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body (where applicable);
4. Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry level for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

1. Identifying environmental health issues;
2. Maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
3. Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
4. Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies;
5. Issuing ofstatutory notices;
6. Inspecting all sources of water and ensuring testing to ascertain safe drinking water;
7. Undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health care facilities;
8. Overseeing construction of sanitary facilities;
9. Collecting food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
10. Initiating and implementing public Health Care Programmes;
11. Implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies;
12. Following up on proper collection and disposal of solid/liquid waste;
13. Coordination of fumigation services to ensure quarterly fumigation of halls of residence and any other building within the Institution;
14. Taking wastewater samples for testing to determine degree of effluence;
15. Maintaining Records on disease outbreaks;
16. Coordinating outreach programmes; and
17. Preparing and issuing of certificate ofinspection to all buildings within the institution.

Terms and Conditions

In accordance with Kibabii University Charter and Statutes, successful candidates for the position of Public Health Assistant III shall hold office on permanent and pensiable terms subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time.