Animal Health Assistant II – 10 Position at Kericho County

Job Description

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A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into sub-locations. It covers an area of2, sq. km.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sub County Veterinary Officer the duties and responsibilities will entail;- Carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting; Demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting; Carrying out vaccination; Undertaking closed castration, dehorning, deworming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an Officer must-

A Certificate lasting not less than two years in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health, Environmental Health, Animal health and Production from a recognized institution. Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board(KVB)and must be retained in the KVB register for Veterinary Technicians for the year Certificate in meat inspection from a recognized institution will be an added advantage. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.