Veterinary Officer at County Assembly Kirinyaga

Job Description

To foster sustained growth by adding value to all our agri-products, health, education, security & Bio-diversity.

Job Ref: KCPSB/VO/08/01/08/24

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations; Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes; Treating sick animals; Advising on good veterinary practices; Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and Undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

Have Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a recognized institution; Relevant experience of two years; Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; Have a Certificate in computer application skills.