About the Role
Requirements for Appointment
- Have served in the grade of Assistant Director Veterinary Officer Job Group (P) or Equivalent for a Minimum period of three (3) years;
- Possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution. Having a Master’s of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences; Animal Genetics and breeding; Clinical studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems; Poultry Science; Veterinary Anatomy; Reproductive Biology; Veterinary Pathology and Micro Biology; Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis; Fish Science; Apiary Science; Public Health; Applied Veterinary Parasitology; Applied Microbiology; Comparative mammalian Physiology; Pharmacology and Toxicology; Wildlife Health and Management; Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics; Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution; is an added advantage
- Have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than for (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
- Have a certificate in computer applications; and
- Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing veterinary services policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating in carrying out impact assessment on animal diseases;
- Undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports;
- Offering veterinary services at sub county level;
- Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement, training stake holders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
- Analyzing data and preparing reports on animal health products and markets;
- Undertaking post-mortem examinations and other diagnostic tests;
- Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations;
- inspecting grading and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers and containers; examining animals and issuing animal health certificates;
- Participating in field efficiency trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
- Disseminating data or information on animal health, products and markets; and
- Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.
How to Apply
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