Community Health Assistant III - 2 Posts
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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 centres; and convening and coordinating monthly community meetings and action days.
Job Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counselling, Community Development from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.