Parish Programme Specialist - Water Quality (HPC/EH 4)

Job Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector, the Parish Programme Specialist (Water Quality) is responsible for managing the parish Water Quality programme, to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Health’s policy and requirements and to promote the maintenance of standards for Water Quality Management. The Officer works in consultation with the Regional Public Health Inspector (Waste Water), Chief Public Health Inspector and Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector. 

Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Public Health Inspection/B.Sc. Environmental Health 
• Diploma in Water Related Programme 
• Post-graduate training in Management/Supervisory Management 
• Registration with the Council Professions Supplementary to Medicine
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a Public Health Inspector 

Any of the following will be definite asset: 

• BSc in Environmental Health/Environmental Management 
• Diploma/Certificate in computing or demonstration in the use of computers (MS Word, Power Point & MS Excel) 
• Training in Project Management 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of The Public Health Act (1985) and all subsidiary legislations.
• Knowledge of National Solid Waste Management Authority Act. 
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health Environmental Health Strategic Plan.
• Knowledge of Programme planning, implementing and evaluating techniques. public health laws and regulations. 
• Knowledge of environmental and sanitation procedures. 
• Knowledge of new trends and developments in environmental health, regionally and internationally 
• Ability to set professional standards, motivate staff, maintain satisfactory relationships with staff, the community, and other health workers. 
• Ability to recognize hazardous sanitation practises and implement remedial action.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills, to include the use of information, communication & technology. 
• Excellent Teamwork & Cooperation Initiative 
• Customer Focus & Quality Focus

Key responsibilities to include:

Technical: 

• Assessing and determining the sanitary status of water quality facilities to ensure compliance with the standards and regulations. 
• Monitoring water quality facilities routinely to ensure compliance with the established standards. 
• Collecting and submitting water samples for analysis during audit/special visits.
• Liaising with the Regional Public Health Inspector (Waste Water) and reports health hazards and make recommendations for corrective measures. 
• Investigating complaints and takes appropriate actions. 
• Collating data and makes submissions to the Chief Public Health Inspector, Deputy Public Health Inspector and Regional Environmental Health Officer. 
• Organizing lectures and making presentations on water quality issues.
• Enforcing the provisions of the Public Health Act and the requisite regulations to prevent or control the spread of water borne diseases. 

Strategic Leadership: 

• Implementing and enforces policies and standards relating to water quality.
• Conducting research and recommends systems to enhance water quality in public and environmental health. 
• Providing information relating to water quality for strategic and operational plans. 

Human Resource Management: 

• Providing orientation guide for the Water Quality programme. 
• Conducting training sessions in areas related to water quality. 

Other: 

• Participating in discussions and other efforts to assist in areas relating to public health. 
• Examining emerging trends in water quality that could impact the parish and provide feedback and recommendations accordingly. 
• Any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.