Health Assistant
Assist in hygiene and sanitation efforts within the community and health unit.
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Overview
Assist in hygiene and sanitation efforts within the community and health unit.
You have:
- Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
- Quality environmental sanitation expertise.
- Prior experience in a humanitarian setting is an asset.
- Valid driver’s license with classes “A1, A”
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Job Overview
Under the supervision of the Community Health Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for hygiene and sanitation at the Health Unit and community. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts and community in the IRC supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement health activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field both at the health facility, health posts and in the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement Community Based Environmental Health Activities.
• Enforce Environmental Health Act, Regulations and By-laws.
• Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Health Inspector and or Community Health officer.
• Compile quarterly sanitation data coverage for zones in catchment area.
• Conduct daily supervision of hygiene and sanitation within the catchment area.
• Compile and submit monthly community health information data.
• Supervise VHT activities within the catchment area.
• Conduct weekly meetings.
• Support client follow-up for defaulting clients especially TB and HIV, and where applicable supervise CB dots.
• Health education and health promotion both at health facility level and community.
Qualifications
• Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A public health qualification at certificate/diploma/degree level is an added advantage.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Quality environmental sanitation
• Plans allocation of staff, funds and facilities to deliver on expected outputs;
• Able to define and attain targets within set timeframes
• Able to appreciate and support change initiatives.
• Enforcement of procedures that promote quality and standard health service delivery
• Communicates effectively by giving clear, concise and accurate information; and
• Results oriented with ability to assist the unit achieve its overall objectives.
• Prior experience in a humanitarian setting is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with classes “A1, A”
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you improved sanitation in a previous role? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience and problem-solving skills in sanitation. | Provide a specific example with outcomes of your efforts. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy health environment? | This question gauges your organizational skills and ability to manage workload under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to engage the community in health education? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with environmental health regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a challenge you faced in health promotion and how you handled it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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