Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying common ailments and minor injuries at the community level Identifying and referring health cases to appropriate health facilities; Coordinating community health activities
• Collating health data from households for analysis
• Visiting Homes to determine health situations and dialogue with households
• Sensitizing and disseminating health information to the community
• Convening meetings and action days in collaboration with Community Health
• Committees and other stakeholders
• Managing community health resource centres
• Requisitioning refills for the community health workers’ kits

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Community Health, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or Community Development from a recognized university. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.