Parish Programme Specialist (Vector Control) (HPC/EH 4) - St. James Public Health Services

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the processes associated with Vector Control. 
• Develop and implement a plan for community participation. 
• Manage the enforcement of the Public Health Act and requisite regulations. 
• Review national strategic plan for health education and implement relevant aspects.
• Liaise with the entomologist at the National Public Health Laboratory on vector control issues.
• Manage the monitoring of mosquitoes and other arthropods at the various developmental stages.
• Assist with the vector borne disease surveillance programme. 
• Select appropriate material, chemicals, dosage rate, and equipment to maintain optimum coverage and results. 
• Implement strategies to assess mosquitoes and other vectors breeding sources; maintain an awareness of patterns and practices of these vectors which is significant to the timing of operations. 

Specific Knowledge/Skills required

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of Public Health. 
• Knowledge of new trends and development in Public Health. 
• Knowledge of the Public Health Law and other regulations relating to Public Health and ability to interpret and apply them to health sanitation. 
• Ability to supervise and control. 

Qualification& Experience

• Bsc. Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent 
• Certification in Management Studies/Public Administration/Human Resource Management. 
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 

NB: Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted