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Assistant Director Veterinary Services - 2 Posts

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Medical / Healthcare

Job Requirement

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

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.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

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.

Previous relevant work experience required.

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

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

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

Job Description

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

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;

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

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.

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• 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

• 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.