Community Health Assistant III - 2 Posts

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.