Assistant Director, Public Health MCPSB/08/2026/494 JG 'P'

Job Group: P

Basic Salary: 92,030-133,410 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Allowances as per SRC guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities

i.                Monitoring, enforcing and implementing statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on public health;

ii.               Setting standards and guidelines in the provision of public health services;

iii.              Monitoring The implementation of public health projects and programmes;

iv.              Enforcing international health regulations and rules;

v.               Carrying out research on public health needs; monitoring the development and management of public and private mortuaries, cemeteries and crematoria;

vi.              Preparing proposals for resource mobilization;

vii.             Organizing forums with relevant partners and agencies in support of public health programmes and projects;

viii.            Planning and budgeting for the 'departmental resources;

ix.              Integrating modern information communication technology in the department;

x.               Developing strategic/work plans, performance targets and contracts in the department;

xi.              Coaching and mentoring of staff.

Requirements for Appointment

i.                Served in the grade of Principal Public Health Officer or Principal Assistant Public Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.               Post-Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food Science and Inspection, Solid Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

iii.              Master’s Degree in any of the following: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management or Disaster Management from a recognized institution.

iv.              Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

v.               Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

vi.              Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Applications must be received on or before 9th September 2026 by 5:00 P.M. Any applications tendered later than the above date and time will not be able to upload.

County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,

PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS