environmental health officer position available

Environmental Health Officer

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Support Services the Environmental Health Officer will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing health and hygiene legislations within the Hospital.

Responsibilities Include

  • Supervise the Hospital Attendants to carry out their daily routine functions
  • Advise the Hospital on matters of environmental health
  • Deliver training to the Hospital Attendants to improve their environmental health skills
  • Advise the Manager Clinical Support Services on issues of potential safety hazards
  • Organize routine sanitation checks across the Hospital
  • Assist in the running of the Hospital autoclave

Qualifications

  • National Diploma in Environmental Health
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving to incorporate new and effective ways to achieve better results.
  • Ability to work diligently under pressure.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Experience

  • Proven experience of at least 2 years as an Environmental Health Officer
  • An attitude of serving.
  • A desire to teach and train others.
  • Proficient computer skills and proven working knowledge of email, Word, Excel, Power Point; working knowledge of office equipment.