NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – The Nevis Island Administration, Ministry of Health, Gender Affairs and Social Empowerment invites eligible persons to apply for the post of Senior Environmental Health Officer.
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Health, Public Health Department, is seeking a resilient, hardworking and dedicated individual to fill the role of Senior Environmental Health Officer. The post holder will report to the Principal Environmental Health Officer. The Environmental Officer will support the Environmental Department by providing expert advice and supporting the environmental planning, assessment and delivery compliance requirements for major projects to achieve desired environmental outcomes and to meet the expectations of government.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is an excerpt of the responsibilities of the Senior Environmental Health Officer:
Responsible for supervising trained and untrained officers operating under his respective district.
Investigate nuisance complaints on public health issues and provide verbal enforcement orders or, if required, issue enforcement notices.
Monitor and prevent foodborne, waterborne, and vector-borne diseases.
Inspect the sanitary conditions of restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions.
Conduct inspections relative to environmental issues.
Conduct meat and poultry inspections.
Perform inspections for food handling establishments and itinerant vendors to ensure compliance with food regulations.
Conduct quarterly inspections of public and private institutions.
Provide training on safe food handling and preventive health practices for persons operating in the food business industry.
Advise and educate the employers, employees, and the public on issues of environmental public health.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health
At least three (3) years of work experience
Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, written) and computer literacy
The ability to work effectively with the public under various circumstances is crucial.
Strong planning, and organizational, and reporting skills – analysis, evaluation, recommendation and implementation
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Administer and ensure compliance with the Public Health Act Cap 9.21 and any other relevant laws and regulations
SALARY
The proposed salary scale is N33 – N38.
LOCATION
Applicants must forward their Letters of Interest; Curriculum Vitae; Certificates of Qualifications; and a completed Employment Application Form (forms can be requested via email) by October 30th, 2026, to:
EMAIL: Mrs Shelisa Martin-Clarke at shelisa.martin@niagovkn.com and min.health@niagovkn.com
MAILING ADDRESS: Mrs Shelisa Martin-Clarke, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs, Nevis Island Administration, Administration Building, Charlestown
CONTACT NO.: 469 – 5521 EXT. 6491/6492
