Assistant Public Health Officer III (4 Vacancies)

CareerLink Africa is partnering with the Kwale County Public Service Board to recruit four Assistant Public Health Officers (Level III) for its County Health Department in Kwale, Kenya. This full‑time position sits within the public health sector and focuses on improving environmental health outcomes for rural and peri‑urban communities.

Why Join CareerLink Africa

Working through CareerLink Africa gives you access to a continent‑wide talent network, a streamlined application process and a platform that showcases your professional profile to leading employers across Africa. The County Health Department offers a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of Kwale residents while developing expertise in community‑based health interventions.

What You'll Do

In this role you will act as a frontline health professional, delivering preventive and promotional services that protect community well‑being.

• Engage local residents through outreach activities that raise awareness about environmental health risks and promote healthy behaviours.
• Identify and refer patients with health concerns to the appropriate health facilities for further treatment.
• Administer routine immunisation programmes in villages and temporary settlements.
• Detect environmental health hazards at the neighbourhood level and propose corrective actions.
• Plan and run community health days that provide education on common public‑health topics.
• Maintain up‑to‑date registers of all services delivered, ensuring accurate data for reporting.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine the most pressing health issues within each community.
• Implement vector‑control measures, including vermin and rodent management, to reduce disease transmission.
• Deploy integrated mosquito‑control strategies such as larviciding and source reduction.
• Inspect homesteads, pit latrines, grain stores, market areas and emergency camps for compliance with sanitation standards.
• Enforce hygiene protocols and promote safe sanitation practices throughout the county.
• Carry out preventive maintenance inspections at health facilities, overseeing hospital sanitation and proper healthcare waste disposal.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the County Health Department that support public‑health objectives.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will combine formal training with a passion for community health and a solid record of professional compliance.

• A diploma in Environmental Health Sciences from a recognised institution.
• Current registration with the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council of Kenya.
• Valid practising licence issued by the relevant professional body.
• Certificate demonstrating competency in computer applications (e.g., MS Office, data entry software).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse community members.
• Ability to travel across Kwale County and work in varied field settings, including remote villages and temporary camps.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in all public‑health activities.

Perks & Benefits

The County Health Department provides a stable public‑sector employment package, opportunities for continuous professional development, and the chance to contribute directly to the health of Kenyan communities.

If you meet the above criteria and are eager to advance public health in Kwale, submit your application through CareerLink Africa today.