Job Description
Job Description
CITY OF GWERU
VACANCY NOTICE
Position
Assistant Director – Environmental Health Services
Grade: 13
Department: Health Services
Reporting to: Director of Health Services
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, self-motivated and task-oriented individuals to fill the vacancy of Assistant Director – Environmental Health Services that has arisen within the City of Gweru.
Job Purpose
To provide strategic oversight and management of Public Health, Health Surveillance, Water and Sanitation Standards, Food Safety and Hygiene, Solid Waste and Disease Control Programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Strategic Responsibilities
* Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of disease surveillance programmes, pest and vector control, meat and meat hygiene programmes, and disease outbreak control.
* Oversee food hygiene inspections, water quality monitoring, waste management and pollution control initiatives.
* Develop and implement environmental health policies, strategies and programmes in line with relevant legislation and Council policies.
* Manage environmental health emergencies and public health risks.
* Prepare departmental budgets, work plans and performance reports.
* Advise the Director of Health Services on all environmental health issues.
* Conduct stakeholder engagement and public health awareness programmes.
* Enforce Municipal By-Laws and National Laws.
* Monitor departmental performance and recommend continuous service improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution in Environmental or Public Health or an equivalent qualification.
* Master’s Degree in Environmental Health or a related field is an added advantage.
* Registration with the Environmental Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe is a must.
* Valid Practising Certificate is mandatory.
* At least four (4) years’ progressive post-qualification experience at middle or senior level.
* Citizen of Zimbabwe.
* No criminal record.
* Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
Key Competencies
* Strategic thinking and strong analytical capability.
* Leadership and team management skills.
* High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
How to Apply
Remuneration
Council offers:
* An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of the post.
* Generous leave days.
* Contributory Pension and Medical Aid.
* A detailed package for the position will be disclosed to the successful candidate.
Applications
Interested candidates should submit six (6) copies of:
* Application letter.
* Detailed CV.
* Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chamber Secretary
Town House
Office No. 352, Second Floor
City of Gweru
Applications should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Chamber Secretary’s Office, Office No. 352, Second Floor, Civic Centre, Gweru.
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 1500 hours
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City of Gweru
Municipal Building
Civic Centre Gardens
Corner Robert Mugabe Way and 8th Street
P.O. Box 278
Gweru
Town Clerk: L. Churu
Telephone: 0254 224071-9