32 Extension Workers Jobs in Kenya (Community Health)

County Government of Vihiga

County Public Service Board
The Public Service Commission (PSC) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and County Public Service Board is pleased to announce to the general public the recruitment of the following health care workers drawn from nine (9) cadres of health personnel on three (3) years contract based on identified needs in the two levels of government.
Community Health Extension Workers
CPSB 37  

Thirty Two (32) Posts
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or Community Development from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
i. Visiting homes to determine health situations and dialogue with household members;
ii. Identifying and sensitizing communities on health interventions;
iii. Identifying common ailments and minor injuries at community level;
iv. Collecting health data at household level for analysis;
v. Distribution of Information Education Communication materials, mosquito nets and other commodities to households;

vi. Identifying defaulters of health interventions and other health cases and referring them to health facilities; and
vii. Maintaining and updating health data using health registers.
Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract
Remuneration Package (Consolidated package):
·         Diploma Holders – Kshs. 50, 000.00
·         Certificate Holders – Kshs. 40, 000.00
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to download the application for Employment form “VCPSB/APP.01A-2018” on the official County Website: www.Vihiga.go.ke complete it and submit to the undersigned on or before Wednesday 22nd April, 2020 at 5pm.
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 880-50300
Maragoli
Queens Arcade Building along Kisumu-Kakamega road, Mbale Town.
Email: cpsbvihiga@yahoo.com
Cell phone: 0731352164
Please Note:
1. Candidates MUST attach their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of all their documents to the application form.
2. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form (CLICK HERE to download the application form).
3. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
4. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
THE VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.