Consultant (Public Health)

Reference: HRM 72/173/15 - Mbale RRH

Reports to: Senior Consultant (Public Health)

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution. ii. Master of Medicine Degree in Public Health or equivalent from a recognized

University/Institution

Experience At least six (6) years’ working experience as a Specialist, three (3) of which should be at the level of Associate Consultant (Public Health) in Government or Reputable Organisation. Page 18 of 91

i. Proven record of research and publications in peer review journal(s) will be an added advantage. ii. Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. iii. Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop staff. a) Provides senior technical and professional leadership in public health services. b) Plans, coordinates and supervises implementation of public health programmes and interventions. c) Provides technical guidance on disease prevention, health promotion and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. d) Coordinates disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, investigation and response activities. e) Provides technical guidance on environmental health, sanitation, hygiene and occupational health matters.

f) Coordinates implementation of community health and health promotion interventions. g) Provides technical and professional advice to Government and the institution on public health matters. h) Supervises, coaches, mentors, appraises and trains public health professionals and other health workers under his/her supervision. i) Plans and coordinates training and continuing professional development programmes in public health. j) Plans, coordinates and conducts public health research and operational research. k) Provides technical guidance in health planning, programme monitoring and evaluation. l) Coordinates collection, analysis and interpretation of public health data for evidence-based decision-making.

m) Participates in development, review and implementation of public health policies, guidelines, standards and protocols. n) Provides technical guidance on public health requirements for procurement of equipment, supplies and other logistics. o) Participates in quality improvement, programme reviews and performance assessments. p) Prepare and submits periodic public health reports. q) Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.