County Government of Kirinyaga Community Health Assistant III Job

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/CHA/10/26/03/24
Terms of Service: Contract

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collecting health-related data at household level for analysis.
• Maintaining and updating community health unit registers and keeping records.
• Identifying common ailments and minor injuries at community level.
• Identifying and referring health cases to appropriate health facilities.
• Visiting homes to determine the health situation and dialogue with household members; identifying and sensitizing communities on health interventions; monitoring growth of children under the age of five years.
• Identifying defaulters of health interventions and referring them to the appropriate health facilities.
• Managing community health resource centers; and convening and coordinating monthly community meetings and action days.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Environmental Health, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development, or Health Promotion and Education from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years working experience.
• Proficiency in Computer Skills.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

Clearly indicate the position applied for, both on the cover letter and the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 260 – 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).
Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Physical/Hand deliveries of the applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
NOTE

• Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
• Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
• Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website: www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.