About Us
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is a body corporate established pursuant to CAP 366 (article 39) of the laws of Kenya. The functions of the Directorate are as per
legal Notice No. 209 of 2015 gazette of 9th October 2015. VMD was formed with the aim of implementing appropriate regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality for veterinary medicines whether locally manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, sold, or used, to ensure the protection of animal health and welfare, food safety and security as well as public health and the environment as envisaged by all laws in force in Kenya. The mandate of VMD is to regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, registration, distribution, prescription, and dispensing of veterinary medicines and the practice of veterinary pharmacy in Kenya. VMD invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
Scale: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X4,500-93,500X6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in Computer application; and
iii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in;
i. Preparing payment vouchers and submitting them for processing in accordance with the
laid down rules and regulations;
ii. Maintaining registers of documents received and dispatched from the department;
iii. Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, and registers and preparation of management reports eg imprest and expenditure returns;
iv. Issuing receipts for monies received;
v. Filing payments and receipts vouchers and ensuring the safety of accounts files;
vi. Ensuring safe custody of finance records and assets;
vii. Maintaining registers of fixed assets, and debtors;
viii. Balancing and reconciling cashbooks on daily basis;
ix. Facilitating for withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring the safety of the same at all times;
x. Preparing bank reconciliations, cash flow statements, and monthly reports;
xi. Ensuring the security of cheques and cheque books
xii. Processing and filing of statutory returns with the relevant institutions;
xiii. Verifying cashbook, payment and surrender vouchers;
xiv. Reviewing of the monthly staff payroll journals
xv. Preparing all transfer letters for submission to the bank to effect payments;
xvi. Reconciling ledger control accounts, debtors and creditors ledger accounts; and
xvii. Preparing Audit supporting schedules for audit purposes;
Competencies and skills
i. Communication;
ii. Report writing;
iii. Analytical.
How to apply
Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a hard or soft application, detailed curriculum vitae and other testimonials to:
The Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate;
Email [email protected] /[email protected] or deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref: …. to the Veterinary
Medicines Directorate Offices, PCPB Plaza, Loresho Ridge Ground Floor; Addressed to:
The CEO
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
P.O. Box 66171-00800
Westlands, Nairobi
