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Steven Okoth
Public Health Officer
Nairobi,Kisumu
Summary
Identified possible hazards and recommended changes to protect public, customers, workers and environment as a Public Health Officer in Kisumu County. Created and implemented safety training programs to educate and raise client's safety awareness. Confirmed Ministry and governmental safety regulations and standards were met. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting hygiene and environmental health. Experienced in assessing need for health and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Public Health Officer
Public Service Commission - Ministry Of Health
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2020 - Current
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Recommended health education curricula for healthcare providers, community organizations and schools.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
- Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Identified and applied for grants and acquired alternate funding as needed to support health education programs.
- Scheduled regular inspections and audits, reported findings and implemented solutions.
- Documented, categorized and reviewed company, government and industry-standard safety information and confirmed custody of latest information.
- Developed EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs to assist client groups.
- Examined safety and performance of protective equipment and emergency facilities, documenting non-compliance issues for remediation.
- Developed and presented environmental training programs to educate on key issues.
- Ran emergency safety drills and confirmed first aid stations functioned properly with no expired time-sensitive medical supplies.
- Supported programs to comply with environmental, health and safety mandates.
- Conducted and investigated employee accidents and injuries, reported findings to senior management and made incident prevention recommendations.
- Provided training to new personnel on hazard identification and instructed on reporting and handling of hazardous materials.
- Educated and informed staff about OSHA compliance standards.
- Determined and implemented policies for personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
- Enforced hazard elimination and control requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces to reduce accidents.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
Field Officer
Georgetown University Initiative In East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Verified information on survey forms or information pads.
- Read maps and used GPS systems to prepare efficient routes to physically visit citizens and collect necessary data.
- Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
- Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent.
Field Officer
Innovation For Poverty Action
Kisumu , Kenya
06.2015 - 03.2016
Education
Environmental Health - Public Health
University of Kabianga
Kericho, Kenya 05.2012 - 11.2016
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education (KCSE) - KCSE
Thurdibuoro Secondary School
Kisumu, Kenya 02.2007 - 11.2010
Skills
Community outreach
undefinedAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
Association of Public Health Officers Kenya (APHOK)
Certification
Licensed Public Health Officer
Interests
Team building
Timeline
Public Health Officer
Public Service Commission - Ministry Of Health
05.2020 - Current
Field Officer
Georgetown University Initiative In East Africa
05.2017 - 03.2018
Field Officer
Innovation For Poverty Action
06.2015 - 03.2016
Environmental Health - Public Health
University of Kabianga
05.2012 - 11.2016
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education (KCSE) - KCSE
Thurdibuoro Secondary School
02.2007 - 11.2010
Licensed Public Health Officer
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