Occupation Description

Develops, implements and evaluates environmental health policies, programs and issues, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of environmental health legislation.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include: -

• prepares and implements plan and strategies for the safe, economic and hygienic disposal of commercial, medical and household wastes
• advises on and implements safety and prevention programs for communicable diseases, food hygiene, waste water and treatment disposal systems, swimming pools, and contaminated and hazardous substances
• develops, implements and reviews environmental health emergency management plans and occupational health and safety plans
• oversees all health aspects of food hygiene, such as transport, storage, preparation, serving and disposal of food
• develops and implements programs minimising air, sea, water and noise pollution
• develops, implements and coordinates environmental health education and health promotion programs
• oversees and advises on environmental health legislation and recommends corrective actions