Requirements for Appointment

Possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution. Having a Master’s of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences; Animal Genetics and breeding; Clinical studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems; Poultry Science; Veterinary Anatomy; Reproductive Biology; Veterinary Pathology and Micro Biology; Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis; Fish Science; Apiary Science; Public Health; Applied Veterinary Parasitology; Applied Microbiology; Comparative mammalian Physiology; Pharmacology and Toxicology; Wildlife Health and Management; Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics; Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution; is an added advantage;
Atleast three years experience as a veterinary officer;
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
Have a certificate in computer applications; and
Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing veterinary services policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participating in carrying out impact assessment on animal diseases; undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports;
Offering veterinary services at sub county level;
Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement, training stake holders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
Analyzing data and preparing reports on animal health products and markets;
Undertaking post-mortem examinations and other diagnostic tests; interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations;
Inspecting grading and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers and containers; examining animals and issuing animal health certificates;
Participating in field efficiency trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
Disseminating data or information on animal health, products and markets and
Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.