Vaga Servisu - Environmental Health Officer - Star King Medical Centre (SKMC)

Environmental Health Officer

Job Description

Star King Medical Centre (SKMC) is an upcoming private hospital in Timor-Leste, with the capacity of up to 60 beds, and is focusing on the following service areas:

• Emergency care;
• Outpatient and inpatient care;
• Executive checkups;
• Intensive care services;
• Imageology, including CT angiography & MRI;
• Clinical Laboratory & Anatomical pathology;
• Medical services;
• Surgical services, including minimally invasive surgery;
• Endoscopy and colonoscopy.

Job Brief:

SKMC is looking looking for an Environmental Health Officer in a hospital setting ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This involves monitoring and enforcing health and hygiene standards, investigating potential health hazards, and developing strategies to mitigate risks.

Responsibilities:

Ø Monitoring and Enforcement:

• Regularly inspects the hospital's environment to ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
• Ensures proper waste management, sanitation, and pest control practices are followed.
• Monitors air and water quality, and food safety practices within the hospital.
• Enforces relevant environmental health legislation and policies.

Ø Risk Assessment and Management:

• Identifies potential hazards and risks to public health within the hospital.
• Develops and implements plans to mitigate identified risks, such as infection control measures.
• Conducts investigations of incidents like food poisoning outbreaks or potential water contamination.

Ø Education and Training:

• Provides training to hospital staff on environmental health practices and procedures.
• Educates patients and visitors on relevant health and safety measures.
• Develops and disseminates educational materials related to environmental health.

Ø Collaboration and Communication:

• Liaises with hospital management, staff, and relevant external agencies on environmental health matters.
• Advises on environmental health aspects of hospital planning and development.
• Reports on environmental health issues and interventions to relevant stakeholders.

Ø Other Duties:

• May be involved in the management of the hospital's autoclave (sterilization).
• May assist in the development and implementation of the hospital's emergency preparedness plan.
• Keeps up-to-date with relevant environmental health legislation and best practices in Timor-Leste.

Requirements And Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, or a related field is typically required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in environmental health is highly desirable
• Relevant certifications or licensures may be necessary depending on the jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of environmental health regulations and standards is essential.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are crucial.
• Ability to analyse data, write reports, and conduct inspections is also important.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking, and collaborative healthcare team.
• Contribute to a hospital that values innovation, excellence, and outstanding patient care.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter to hrdskmc316@gmail.com.

For inquiries, please contact us during office hours on +670 7378 2007. 

Deadline: Thursday, 31 July 2025