Our mission is tp provide affordable, accessible and sustainable quality services, enhancing community participation and creating a secure climate for political,social and economic development through the commitment of a motivated and dedicated team.

Responsibilities or duties

This position is responsible for providing animal health services, veterinary public health services, animal disease control and welfare services.

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

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
• Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines is an added advantage: - Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution.
• Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognised Institution
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate high degree of professional and technical competence and administrative capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.
• Leadership Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem-solving skills
• Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya leadership and integrity

Experience needed

• Have served in the grade of Chief Veterinary Officer (job group N) for a minimum period of three (3) years;

• Supervise Sub-County technical Officers as they implement planned pest control activities;
• Coordinate and promote the development and transfer of appropriate technologies for disease control;
• Participate in carrying out economic impact assessment on animal diseases
• Undertake forensic investigations and compile appropriate reports
• Offer veterinary services at ports of entry
• Undertake disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
• Train stakeholders on vector control programme, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices
• Treat sick animals
• Analyse data and prepare reports on animal health, products and markets
• Undertake postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests
• Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations
• Inspect, grade and license plants processing animal products and transport carriers/containers
• Exame and issue animal health certificates
• Participate in field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides
• Disseminate data/information on animal health, products and markets; and
• Collaborate with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.

• Leadership Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer application skills
• Management skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
• Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines is an added advantage: - Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution.
• Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognised Institution
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate high degree of professional and technical competence and administrative capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.
• Served in the grade of Chief Veterinary Officer (job group N) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya leadership and integrity