The Frontline Officers
The frontline officers of the Environmental Health and Sanitation are responsible for enforcing environmental health standards within the Wassa East District Assembly.
The specific responsibilities of these officers are as follows:
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Creating and maintaining a database on all premises of environmental importance to the district
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Inspection of all premises identified for their state of sanitation and public health e.g Domiciliary, Health care, Industries, Hospitality industries, schools, shops etc to ascertain as to their state of sanitation and necessary action taken for their remedy
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Cleansing of thoroughfares, Markets and other public spaces
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Collection and Sanitary disposal of waste
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Food Hygiene
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Environmental Sanitation Education
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Control of rearing and straying of animals
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Control of pest and vectors of diseases
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Monitoring the observance of environmental standards
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Disposal of Dead
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Others
How to achieve the above
Serving on the central management board
Providing leadership direction to the sub teams
Collating and analyzing data
Identifying priority or generalizing problems.
Producing local plans of action
Creating and maintaining a database on all premises of environmental health importance
Monitoring and management of complaints
Planning health promotion activities in support of programmes being implemented
Interpreting sanitary bye-laws to the general public
STAFF STRENGTH:
S/N |
CURRENT GRADE |
NUMBER |
1. |
Environmental Health Analyst |
1 |
2. |
Senior Environmental Health Assistant |
1 |
3. |
Environmental Health Assistant |
3 |
4. |
Cleaners |
8 |
5. |
Labourers |
5 |
The table above shows the numerical strength of the Unit headed by Mr. Obed Amos Yao Teli, the District Environmental Health Analyst.