| 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 |
| | ______________________________________________________________ |
| | 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 |
