Duties and Responsibilities
3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Spearhead the planning, collection, transportation, disposal, and sustainable management of municipal solid waste, including oversight of landfill operations, transfer stations and Material Recovery Facilities.
* Oversee routine statutory health inspections for trading and non-trading premises to enforce compliance with public health legislation and municipal by-laws.
* Formulate and manage disease prevention strategies, vector control, water quality monitoring, pest management, and epidemic control frameworks.
* Ensure council operations strictly adhere to the Environmental Management Act, Public Health Act, Urban Councils Act, and related legislation.
* Review Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for prescribed projects.
* Coordinate routine microbiological and chemical sampling of drinking water supplies and municipal wastewater discharge points.
* Organize and lead community environmental awareness programs, public health campaigns, and municipal clean-up initiatives.
* Prepare and manage the operational and capital expenditure budgets for the Environmental Health Section under Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM) frameworks.
* Supervise, mentor, and evaluate performance for sectional staff.


Qualifications and Experience
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

* A degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or equivalent from a recognized university.
* A Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health is a requirement.
* Master’s degree in epidemiology and biostatistics, an added advantage.
* Must be registered with the Environmental Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (EHPCZ) and hold a valid Practicing Certificate.
* Minimum of 5 years of progressive operational experience in environmental health, with at least 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level within a Local Authority or Public Health Sector setting.
* No criminal record.
* Clean Class 4 driver’s licence.

4. COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

* In-depth knowledge of local government operations, environmental legislation, and statutory instruments governing urban local authorities in Zimbabwe.
* Proven leadership capabilities in municipal waste management, landfill design, and urban sanitation systems.
* Strong skills in dispute resolution, stakeholder management, and public engagement.
* High level of integrity, professional ethics, and administrative competence.