# **<u>Appendix 1:    Duties of Public Health Inspectors in Sri Lanka</u>**

**_<u>General</u>_** -

- shall gain the confidence and co-operation of the people of his assigned area;

- shall within 3 months of assuming duties in the area carry out a survey of the area and write a report according to departmental instructions, and prepare a programme of work for approval of the supervising officer.

# **_<u>Control of Communicable Diseases</u>_** -

- shall investigate cases of communicable disease, keep contacts  under surveillance and take appropriate action to prevent the further spread of disease;

- shall assist in immunization at clinics when instructed by the supervising officer;

- shall assist specialized campaigns in their disease control activities when called upon to do so;

- shall assist in tracing contacts of leprosy, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases, and in tracing of treatment defaulters;

- shall visit medical institutions in his area and ascertain the communicable diseases treated at these institutions and take appropriate action;

- shall study the mortality and morbidity statistics of the area and submit proposals to the supervising officer;

- shall regularly inspect houses and advise on the requirements of sanitary latrines, water supply, refuse disposal, light and ventilation and maintenance of home garden, and ensure that improvements and carried out.

- **_<u>Housing:</u>_** Shall report on building applications, inspect buildings under construction, and make recommendations on the issue of certificates of conformity for completed buildings; report and take action on unauthorized buildings.

- **_<u>Sanitation:</u>_** Shall get latrines constructed, and recommend financial assistance, where appropriate, under the Aided scheme of Latrine Construction.

# **_<u>Water supply</u>_**

- shall supervise the maintenance of public water supplies and ensure proper disinfection;

- shall send water samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;

- shall inspect private and public wells and ensure that improvements are carried out.

- **_<u>Refuse Disposal:</u>_** Shall supervise the scavenging services of local authorities and ensure collection and proper disposal of refuse.

- **_<u>Vector Control:</u>_** shall undertake fly and mosquito control, anti-rat work and the abatement of nuisances of public health importance.

**_<u>Rabies control:</u>_** Shall ensure vaccination of dogs against rabies and the eradication of stray dogs.

# **_<u>Food Safety</u>_**

- shall carry out a survey of all food handling establishments in his area, and regularly inspect food handling establishment and advise on improving their sanitary conditions;

- shall carry out the responsibilities of an Authorized Officer under the Food Act.

- shall pass animals for slaughter if asked by the supervising officer and ensure proper slaughterhouse sanitation;

- shall inspect fairs, markets and festivals and ensure maintenance of proper sanitation.

**_<u>Sanitation of Medical Institutions:</u>_** Shall supervise the sanitation of medical institutions and submit reports to the medical officer in charge of the institution.

# **_<u>School Health Work</u>_**

- shall carry out a school health survey per departmental instructions and formulate a programme of work;

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