Luganville Municipal Council |
| Industry: |
| Government Department |
| Location: |
| Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu. |
| Job Hours: |
| Not Stated |
| Due Date: |
| 01-Nov-13 |
| Job Description: |
| Luganville Municipal Council wishes to recruit a qualified and experienced person for the following position. |
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| PURPOSE: |
| Responsible for carrying out measures for safeguarding public health and the environment, including administrating and enforcement of legislations to minimise health and safety hazards. |
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| RESPONSIBILITIES: |
| - Able to investigate and suppress nuisances created within the Municipal area |
| - Able to inspect food processing plants, food premises, wholesalers shops and markets to ensure foods produced or sold are wholesome |
| -Able to liaise with the Department of Health and stakeholders on matters relating to operation of Council health care facilities |
| -Capable of advising the Council on all matters relating to public health |
| -Capable of producing reports on environmental health issues for presentation at Council meetings and at national and regional health forums |
| -Capable of carrying out other responsibilities assigned by the Town Clerk |
| -Supervise the Municipal Waste Management Officer and offer guidance and assist where necessary in the implementation of the Sanma Province and Luganville Municipality Waste Management Plan 2013-2016 |
| - Capable of project directing other Council staff as appropriate. |
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| WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: |
| The Environmental Health Officer will report directly to the Town Clerk and to the Mayor and will develop working relationships with other Government departments. |
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| For further information on the position please contact the Municipality on Tel 7500061 or email psakita@vanuatu.gov.vu. Check the Luganville Waste Management face book page for more details. |
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| Interested applicant must possess the following requirements: |
| Criteria: |
| - Degree or Masters in Environmental Health or related field; Minimum of 5-10 years relevant experience in national or local government level or at a recognised private organisation |
| - Possess excellent understanding of Municipal Bye-laws and other legislations relating to maintenance of health, sanitation and environment and be able to carry out enforcement activities |
| -Computer literate in email, Microsoft Office and other programmes; Possess good verbal and written communication skills, fluent in Bislama and English/French; Legal clearance to be employed and be a resident in |
| Vanuatu |
| - Personable and good humoured, able to work effectively at conflict resolution; Highly motivated and able to work without supervision; A willingness to learn and share personal knowledge; Ability to make decisions and |
| to follow up and get things done |
| - Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people; Ability to work with limited resources and make the best of them; Punctual and trustworthy. |
| Salary: |
| Not Stated |
| Language: |
| Bislama, English, French |
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| How To Apply: |
| Please send your application to the email address below. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st November 2013 at 4:30pm. |
| Contact Name: |
| Not Stated |
| Phone: |
| (+678) 7500061 |
| Email: |
| psakita@vanuatu.gov.vu |