Community Health Officer II at Kisii County Government

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement community health policies, strategies, and programs in line with national and county health priorities.
• Conduct community health needs assessments and participate in planning and implementation of health interventions.
• Coordinate, supervise, and mentor Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and community health committees.
• Promote health education and behavioral change communication at the community level.
• Conduct household visits, community dialogue, and action days on key health issues.
• Collect, compile, and analyze community health data and prepare periodic reports.
• Identify and refer clients in need of curative, preventive, and rehabilitative services to appropriate facilities.
• Support disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health promotion activities.
• Establish and maintain linkages between the community and health facilities.
• Promote inter-sectoral collaboration and community participation in health and development activities.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Public health, Community Health and Development, or, Health Education, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in health education, community health assessment tools, data analysis software, electronic health records systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, public health programs, health promotion, or related roles. Experience working in underserved communities is desirable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya