Animal Health Assistant Job Vacancies in Kisii, Kenya

The Kisii County Government invites applications from suitable and qualified Kenyan Citizens to fill vacancies pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 63 of the County Government Act, 2012.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES & COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/7/2022: ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT JOB GROUP ‘G’ (10 POSTS) TERMS:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out meat inspection and/or artificial insemination services.
  • Carrying out simple treatments of animals
  • Perform veterinary field extension services that include farm visits, barazas and field days; Assist in disease control programs such as disease surveillance, vaccinations and reporting.
  • Demonstration and training in animal husbandry techniques
  • Undertake closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, de-beaking and hoof trimming.
  • Prepare reports from their area of jurisdiction
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Be a Kenyan Citizen
  • Be a holder of a certificate lasting not less than two years in animal health or animal health and production or animal health and range management from a recognized institution
  • Be registered and retained by the Kenya Veterinary Board
  • Skilled in computer applications from a recognized institution
  • Have at least three (3) years’ field experience
  • Be compliant to Chapter six of the constitution
  • Meat inspection and / or artificial insemination training will be an added advantage

NOTE: -Women and People living with disability are encouraged to apply, clearly indicating the type of disability.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for; whilst enclosed together with a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, so as to reach on or before Wednesday 11th May, 2022 at 5.00p.m. and addressed to: -

The Ag. Board Secretary/C.E.O,
Kisii County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 1848 -40200, KISII.

OR;
Hand delivery applications can be dropped at the Kisii County Public Service Board offices situated along Kisii-Kilgoris Road near the Kisii Cathedral Junction Road. For More information please visit www.kisii.go.ke
 

KISII COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER