Scope of work
The Public Health Officers will be responsible for coordinating Public Health activities required for coordination of COVID 19 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) through vaccination and disease surveillance and response in Nakuru &Laikipia,
Key responsibilities
Carry out Covid 19 vaccination coordination through demand creation, improving access and retention n the vaccination cascade.
Duties and Responsibilities
Enhance COVID-19 Update through public awareness and community mobilization
Deploy mobile vaccine delivery units that will go to markets, churches, and other places
Monitor Adverse Events Following Immunizations (AEFI) monitoring
Scale up of on-site
Defaulter tracing and follow up to ensure people complete their vaccination schedule as per national guidelines
Enhance COVID-19 Update through public awareness and community mobilization
Conduct mobilization for mobile vaccine delivery units that will go to markets, churches, and other places people gather.
Monitor Adverse Events Following Immunizations (AEFI) monitoring
Scale up of on-site
Defaulter tracing and follow up to ensure people complete their vaccination schedule as per national guidelines
Qualification and Experience
Diploma in either Environmental/ Health Science or Public Health Inspection or Public Health or Diploma in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Applicants for the Position of Public Health Officer I must have a one (1) year Public Health experience.
Valid Public Health Officers and Technician registration council certificate.
Proficiency in Computer applications.
Must be registered by the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC).
Holder of a valid practicing License from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC)
At least 2 years working experience in Public Health Officer.
Knowledge of Infection, Prevention and Control in work places
Experience working with Ministry of Health systems on COVID 19 is an added advantage
Good report writing and analytical skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
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Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Job Title provided on the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be received not later than Monday 23rd May 2022 at 1700hrs EAT.
Apply via :
gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org
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