Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- Diploma in Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from an accredited examining body;
- Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry level for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
- Identifying environmental health issues;
- Maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
- Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
- Implementing integrated mosquito control strategies;
- Issuing of statutory notices;
- Inspecting all sources of water and ensuring testing to ascertain safe drinking water;
- Undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health care facilities;
- Overseeing construction of sanitary facilities;
- Collecting food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
- Initiating and implementing public Health Care Programmes;
- Implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies;
- Following up on proper collection and disposal of solid/liquid waste;
- Coordination of fumigation services to ensure quarterly fumigation of halls of residence and any other building within the Institution;
- Taking wastewater samples for testing to determine degree of effluence;
- Maintaining Records on disease outbreaks;
- Coordinating outreach programmes; and
- Preparing and issuing of certificate of inspection to all buildings within the institution.
Terms and Conditions
In accordance with Kibabii University Charter and Statutes, successful candidates for the positions of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Senior Accountant and Assistant Public Health Officer shall hold office on permanent and pensiable terms subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Successful candidates for the position of Chief Internal Auditor shall hold office on five-years contract.
Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Successful candidates shall be required to submit the following documents:
- Clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Clearance from a Credit Reference Bureau; and
- Criminal Investigation Department - (Certificate of Good Conduct).
All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
- Six (6) hard Copies; and
- Electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following email [email protected] by 5pm EAT Friday, 29th August, 2025.
- The Six (6) hard Copies must be submitted on or before Friday, 29th August, 2025 and be addressed to:-
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,
Bungoma
OR
Dropped at:
Kibabii University – Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 307
Please Note:
- Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer. WOMEN, MARGINALIZED AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY are encouraged to apply.
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Only shortlisted candidates with be contacted.
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