Health Assistant-Buvuma District Local Government
Ministry of Local Government (Uganda)
Ubicación de trabajo
Kampala
Estado de Empleo
Tiempo completo
Detalles de la oferta de trabajo
ABOUT THE COMPANY
As part of its long-term policy to ensure political and social harmony, enhance economic growth and alleviate poverty, Government of Uganda embarked on a far reaching program of decentralization reform. The reform initiative, as introduced in 1993 was an outcome of a review of the erstwhile resistance council system and related statutory instruments, borne out of the desire to make local governments effective centers of decision making and public service delivery.
JOB SUMMARY
To support implementation of programmes and activities that prevent and control the spread of diseases in the City Division a) Academic Qualifications:i. A Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.ii. Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.b) Work ExperienceNil
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key duties and responsibilitiesi. Participating in Community Based Environmental Health Activities;ii. Enforcing Environmental Health Act Regulations and By-laws;iii. Compiling relevant basic health data and submit to the Health Inspector and relevant stake holders;iv. Participating in public health research activities;v. Compiling and submitting periodic reports;vi. Participating in public health sensitization and community enforcement programmes and activities;vii. Supporting communities in the identification and addressing of environmental related health issues.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Measurement of vital signs, Medication and prescription administration, Admission and discharge of client, Patient care, Safety systems
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High, secondary school
