Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vacancies in the Department of Livestock And Fisheries

1. Ref No. CPSB/TTC/051/2022

Position: Director Veterinary Service JOB GROUP CPSB 03

Number of Posts: One (1) Post
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract
Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission

Duties and responsibilities
1. Supervise animal health programs and veterinary public health activities within the county;
2. Coordinate implementation of animal disease control activities such as surveillance, treatment and vaccination;
3. Participate in developing disease control strategies that ensure reduced incidences of disease outbreaks and eventually maintain the disease-free status of the County;
4. Management of information systems for the animal health sector in the county;
5. Technical capacity development for the animal sector needs i.e., training for the core functions;
6. Organization and management of veterinary, directorate and resources in the county;
7. Supervise all private Animal health Service providers in the county Supervise hides and skins development activities within the county;
8. Provide licenses to all artificial inseminators in the county;
9. Implement the County subsidized Artificial Insemination Services Project or any other Veterinary Services Program supported by the County Government;
10. Compile annual, quarterly and monthly reports on veterinary activities;
11. Ensure smooth running of livestock markets and issue movement control;
12. Plan vaccination activities and other disease control measures;
13. Coordinate programs on the control of animal diseases;
14. Provide technical advice to the Chief Officer in matters relating to veterinary services in the County especially on policy and legislation;
15. Ensure timely response to disease outbreak by enforcing livestock improvement regulations;
16. Organize stakeholder's forum for example workshops, field days and agricultural shows. Budgeting for Veterinary Services in the County;
17. Supervise revenue collection from meat inspection, vaccinations, licensing, livestock, movement permits and breeding services;

18. Custodian of all physical assets under Veterinary Section;
19. Implementing Veterinary Services Programmes in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP); and,
20. Any other duty assigned by the County Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution;
3. Seven (7) years' experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector;
4. Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Registration by Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB);
6. Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation;
7. Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
8. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030; and,
9. Be computer literate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be addressed and delivered to:
The Secretary/CEO County Public Service Board
Private Bag VOI
OR

Hand delivered at the at the County Public Service Board offices in Voi; located opposite Dan Mwanzo Hall, along the Moi County Referral Hospital and River Jordan Medical Centre.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Candidates MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for by quoting the vacancy reference number.
2. Candidates MUST attach a clear copy of their national identity card or valid passport.
3. The applications with copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday, 13th January 2023.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. Youth, women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
6. Candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.

Warning: Beware of fraudsters! The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board does not charge any fees for purposes of processing applications or facilitating interviews. In case of people soliciting for bribes, the same should be reported to the nearest police station.

The Board’s official telephone number remains 0710988455.

SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

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