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; and
- Undertake any other duties that may be assigned.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- 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.
