Public Health Officer

DUE: 14 JULY 2023

Grade C5

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons o fill the vacant position referred to above which has arisen within Victoria Falls City Council

Job Purpose

Planning, implementing and supervising Public Health Activities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and administer comprehensive public health programs based on needs and available resources; make recommendations to and consult with the Deputy Director on general policies and procedures, goals and proposals and methods of service delivery for public health
• Directly or through subordinates direct work of professional, technical and administrative staff engaged in the delivery of Public Health services; determine types and levels of services to be provided and standards by which delivery will be evaluated; direct the preparation of annual budgets, health care plans and funding applications, monitor and evaluate service delivery
• Disseminate, intepret and implement policies, laws and regulations related to public health to department staff and medical clinics, and schools; develop positions on proposed legislation
• Consult and coordinate with state health officials and representatives of local public and private health agencies in the enforcement of health laws and the development of programs to meet public health needs
• Enforce the rules, orders and statutes related to public health
• Authorise the closing of commercial food establishments found to be in violation of environmental health laws
• Serve as point of contact with state for updates and mandates on a variety of programs, such as AIDS, immunisation sexually transmitted diseases, and environmental health, communicate information and mandates to Deputy Director and coordinate appropriate responses
• Supervise the preparation of epidemiological reports, analyze epidemiological data in order to determine where to direct department resources to meet public health needs
• Any other relevant duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Competencies

• 5 O Levels including English Language, Mathematics and Science
• Degree in Public Health
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Very good writing skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent networking skills
• Strong interest in HIV/AIDS issues
  5 years working experience
  Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence will be an added advantage
  Be able to work under pressure
  Should be able to work under minimum supervision

Benefits

In return, the council offers attractive package to be disclosed to shortlisted candidates

TO APPLY

Applications, including detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and names of at least two contactable referees, should reach the undersigned not later than 14 July 2023

Town Clerk
City of Victoria Falls
PO Box 41
Victoria Falls