Parish Programme Specialist (Occupational Health) (HPC/EH 4) - PHD

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health with a major in Public Health from an accredited institution 
• Training in the relevant areas of specialty 
• Supervisory Management Certification 
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience or 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience 

Specific Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Public Health 
• Knowledge of environmental science and preventative medicine 
• Knowledge of Government’s health policies and programmes particularly in the delivery of primary health care 
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to public health and ability to interpret and apply them to health sanitation 

Responsibilities include but not limited:

• Evaluate workplace environment, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations 
• Conduct audits of organization policies, strategies and delivery of Occupational Safety and Health Programmes 
• Manage complaints to ensure regulatory compliance 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous situations and other matters relating to Occupational Safety and Health 
• Conduct surveys to detect and contain hazards at the workplace, measure effluents such as dust, gases, chemicals, light reflections and noise vibrations 
• Analyze data pertaining to institutions and prepare reports for submission.
• Provide updates to Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector and Medical Officer (Health) on matters of significance. 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.