Sanitary and Health Officer

About the Role

The Sanitary and Health Officer inspects food establishments and other public venues to ensure compliance with sanitation standards, monitors environmental health conditions, enforces regulations, provides community education, prepares reports, collaborates with agencies, and responds to health emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food establishments, schools, healthcare facilities, markets and public areas
• Monitor environmental health conditions such as waste management, water quality, sewage systems and vector control
• Investigate public health complaints related to sanitation, hygiene, pollution or disease outbreaks
• Enforce health and sanitation laws, regulations and standards
• Provide health education and awareness programs to communities and organizations
• Prepare inspection reports, notices and recommendations for corrective actions
• Collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers and community organisations on public health initiatives
• Monitor and support disease prevention and infection control measures
• Collect and analyse environmental health data for reporting and planning
• Respond to public health emergencies and participate in outbreak investigations

Skills Required

Fields of Study

• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Sanitary Science
• Environmental Science

How to Apply

Submit an application letter, CV and copies of relevant documents via email to the provided address; include the position title in the subject line. Find contact details below.