Public Health Inspector (HPC/EH 2) - Portland Health Department

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Public Health Inspector, the incumbent is responsible for managing and promoting the sanitation status of food handling establishments within the community as well as ensuring compliance with public health laws and regulations. The Public Health Inspector has the authority to enforce the Public Health Act and its Regulations, serving notices an instituting prosecutions to enforce the law as required. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health with major in Public Health Inspection
• Diploma in Meats and other Foods Inspection 
• Registered as Certified Public Health Inspector 
• Three (3) years’ experience as a Public Health Inspector 

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of new trends and development in public health and environmental science
• Knowledge of public health laws, governmental regulations, court procedures and the Staff Orders for the Public Service 
• Knowledge and application of scientific methods ad principles 
• Knowledge of principles and possesses involved in organizational planning coordination and execution 
• Knowledge of social life and cultural practices in community 
• Ability to promote sanitation education and interest in improved health standards

Responsibilities will include:

• Inspect all food handling establishments to ensure that Public Health standards are maintained
• Enforce Public Health Act and requisite regulations to include serving notices, effecting closure of establishments and instituting prosecutions 
• Inspect and pass meat fit for human consumption 
• Conduct Food Handlers Health Certification Training Sessions 
• Assist with inspection and monitoring of Tourist Establishments 
• Examine floor plans for the purpose of safety and health to ensure adherence to approved specifications 
• Promote and conduct lectures in areas of specialty; participate in In-Service training programme
• Promote field checks on potable water/ waste water treatment systems to include chlorine residual and pH testing 
• Conduct investigations into outbreaks relating to food, water and vector borne diseases; made relevant interventions, e.g. reporting to relevant authorities for remedial action 
• Participate in epidemiological surveys regarding water borne and other communicable diseases 

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