Local Government Service Commission Lusaka, Zambia Vacancies for Chief Health Inspector
The Local Government Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the listed vacant positions in various Local Authorities across the Country.
JOB TITLE: CHIEF HEALTH INSPECTOR (05)
SALARY SCALE: LGSS/06
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH
JOB PURPOSE
To manage the undertaking of inspections in the areas of food safety, occupational health, mitigation of nuisances and infectious diseases in order to ensure quality of life of the communities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will be responsible for the following to:
- effectively the inspections in the areas of food safety, occupational health, mitigation of nuisances and infectious diseases in order toensure quality of life of the communities
- effectively the preparation and dissemination of health promotion materials in order to create awareness on publ ic health matters
- the waste management system in order to ensure effective collection, transportation, storage and final disposal of solid waste in the District
- Co-ordinate effectively the control and suppression of vectors of disease and pests in order to prevent and protect the residents from infectionsthe administration of cemeteries, crematoria and burial services in order to ensure, safe and sanitary disposal of human remains
- Manage effectively the implementation of performance management system in order to improve and sustain performance in the section, and
- Supervise effectively human, financial and material resources in order to achieve the objectives of the section.
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have:
- Full Grade Twelve (12)/Form Five 5 School Certifica te with a minimum of Five (5) Level credits including English Language and Mathematics;
- Minimum age of thirty-five (35) years;
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health;
- Master of Science Degree in Environmental Health will be an added advantage;
- Five (05) years of work experience; and
- Be a fully paid up member with a valid practising license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
APPLICATION MODE
For physical deliveries:
The Commission Secretary,
Local Government Service Commission,
New Government Complex,
7th Floor, IndependenceAvenue,
P. O Box 36931
The closing date for receiving applications is 31st May, 2018 and that only successful candidates will be communicated to.
Lazarous Mulenda, FZIHRM
Commission Secretary
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISION
