Assistant Community Health Officer III - 36 Posts at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bea Kenyan citizen;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or Community Development from a recognized institution.
• Three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
• Ability fo work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visiting homes to determine health situations and dialogue with household members:
• Identifying and sensitizing communities on health interventions;
• Identifying common ailments and minor injuries at community level;
• Collecting health data at household level for analysis;
• Distribution of Information Education Communication materials, mosquito nets and other commodities to households:
• Identifying defaulters of health interventions and other health cases and referring them to health facilities; and
• Maintaining and updating health data using health registers; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.