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

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.

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

• Have a Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health Management, Animal Health and Production, from a recognized institution.
• Master of Science Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
• 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 Principal Assistant Livestock Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years in Job Group N.

Responsibilities or duties

This position is responsible for providing animal disease control and welfare services.

• 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;
• Plan disease control activities
• Organise animal identification activities
• Manage quarantine stations and sentinels’ herds
• Organise teams for animal disease surveillance and reporting
• Issue livestock movement permits
• Plan farmers field trainings
• Analyse and disseminate animal health information
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of animal health programs
• Prepare preliminary assessment report for construction of slaughter houses and farm structures and
• Gather data and compile technical reports on animal health and welfare

• 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;
• Plan disease control activities
• Organise animal identification activities
• Manage quarantine stations and sentinels’ herds
• Organise teams for animal disease surveillance and reporting
• Issue livestock movement permits
• Plan farmers field trainings
• Analyse and disseminate animal health information
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of animal health programs
• Prepare preliminary assessment report for construction of slaughter houses and farm structures and
• Gather data and compile technical reports on animal health and welfare

• 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

• Have a Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health Management, Animal Health and Production, from a recognized institution.
• Master of Science Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
• 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.