Community Health Assistant Iii - 2 Posts At County Government Of Kirinyaga

Job Ref:KCPSB/MOH/CHA/10/26/03/24Terms of Service:ContractDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCollecting 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 AppointmentFor 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.