CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER GRD 1

Job Overview

The Department seeks a Chief Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1 for Lejweleputswa District with a salary range of R575 250 – R638 856 per annum. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, a degree in Environmental Health, HPCSA registration as an independent practitioner, at least 6 years of post-community service experience, and 3 years in environmental health. Key duties include managing and supervising district EHPs, overseeing environmental health strategies, monitoring healthcare facilities against national standards, coordinating training, and handling emergency response planning.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)
• Degree in Environmental Health
• Registration with the Health Professional Council of Southern Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner
• Minimum of 6 years of appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA post community service
• At least three (3) years of experience in environmental health
• Knowledge of legislation related to environmental health, project management, and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of the International Health Regulations
• Good communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing, supervisory, research/analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Computer skills (MS Office package)
• Ability to work well under pressure, irregular hours, independently and in a team
• A valid driver's license

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Management and supervision of EHPs in the District
• Effective development of staff
• Plan and implement Environmental Health Strategies
• Oversee and coordinate environmental health services rendered by EHPs based at different units/facilities within the district
• Liaise with other stakeholders on environmental health related issues, support, and ideal clinics
• Management and coordination of training programs in the district
• Monitoring of health care facilities in accordance with national norms and standards
• Develop, implement, and review environmental health policies and SOPs
• Align Primary Health Care environmental health practices with national health regulations
• Contribute to PHC strategic plans and quality improvement programs
• Lead environmental health response during emergencies and outbreaks
• Participate in disaster and emergency preparedness planning
• Advise District leadership during environmental health crises
• Ensure ongoing training programs for PHC staff and community awareness campaigns according to health calendar
• Review food-related incident investigations and reports
• Promote environmental health awareness at senior management level
• Advise on chemical safety, hazardous substances, and spill management
• Prepare high-level reports for District management
• Provide expert advice on environmental health risks and controls
• Monitor trends, incidents, and performance indicators
• Advocate for resources, staffing, and infrastructure improvements
• Investigate complaints related to food safety concerns, outbreaks, and violations to food safety regulations in collaboration with Municipal Health services
• Participate in Malaria control activities
• Ensure capturing of relevant data on DHIS and other systems

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