ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SANITATION

CORE MANDATE

To provide strategic and administrative leadership for the management of policies and programmes relating to Environmental sanitation.

FUNCTIONS

• To provide strategic advice for the formulation and review of policies and programmes on Environmental sanitation.
• Develop technical standards and specification for Environmental sanitation service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day administration and control all activities for the smooth functioning of the division.
• Coordinate the application of engineering techniques and concepts in the solution of waste management and problems.
• Liaise with agencies in addressing complex Environmental sanitation problems requiring intersectoral collaboration.
• Lead the quality assurance process for Environmental sanitation.
• Initiate and coordinate research and lead the dissemination of results in the Environmental sanitation field.
• Vet building plans and specifications of various types of licensed establishments, for compliance with Environmental sanitation rules and regulations.
• Ensure the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff.
• Appraise direct reports;
• Undertake any other duties that may be assigned.

SERVICES

• House to house inspection to detect nuisances and find means of abatement.
• Inspect hospitality industries to ensure food, clients and staff safety.
• School inspections to ensure adequate lighting and ventilation, the avoidance of overcrowding and safety of school children.
• Market inspections
• Educating and organizing medical screening for food vendors to ascertain their medical fitness.
• Hospital inspections to ensure safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Inspection of sanitary facilities within the municipality.
• Inspection and issuing of suitability Report and Certificate.