Vacancy title:
Animal Health Assistant II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors, Healthcare, Civil & Government, Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer.

Responsibilities or duties

• 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; and
• Undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Certificate lasting not less than two (2) 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
• Certificate in computer appliances from a recognized institution.

Experience needed

Not specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke

Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY
EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

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