Parish Programme Specialist (Water Quality) (HPC/EH 4) - St. Ann Health Department

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health / Diploma Public Health Inspection
• Training in the relevant areas of specialty 
• Supervisory Management Certification 
• Registration with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine 
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience or 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience 

Specific Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Public Health 
• Knowledge of environmental science and preventative medicine 
• Knowledge of Government’s health policies and programmes particularly in the delivery of primary health care 
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to public health and ability to interpret and apply them to health sanitation 

Responsibilities include but not limited:

• Assesses and determines the sanitary status of water quality facilities to ensure compliance with standards and regulations 
• Monitors water quality facilities routinely to ensure compliance with established standards. 
• Collects and submits water samples for analysis during audits/special visits
• Liaises with the Regional Environment Health Officer and reports health hazards and makes recommendations for corrective actions. 
• Investigates complaints and takes appropriate actions. 
• Collates data and makes submissions to the Chief Public Health Inspector, Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector and Regional Environmental Health Officer 
• Organizes lectures and makes presentations on Water quality issues. 
• Enforces the provisions of the Public Health Act and the requisite regulations to prevent or control the spread of water borne diseases. 
• Implements and enforces policies and standards relating to water quality.
• Conducts research and recommends systems to enhance water quality in public and environmental health 
• Provides information relating to Water Quality for strategic and operational plans 

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