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Assistant Director – Environmental Health Services

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Application Deadline

📅 30/09/2026

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Job Description

Job Description

CITY OF GWERU

VACANCY NOTICE

Position

Assistant Director – Environmental Health Services

Grade: 13Department: Health ServicesReporting 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

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 SecretaryTown HouseOffice No. 352, Second FloorCity 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 2026Time: 1500 hours

City of GweruMunicipal BuildingCivic Centre GardensCorner Robert Mugabe Way and 8th StreetP.O. Box 278Gweru

Town Clerk: L. Churu

Telephone: 0254 224071-9

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