DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES & COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/4/2022: ASSISTANT LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘H’ (3POSTS) TERMS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participating in animal health field demonstrations, agricultural shows and exhibitions;
- Participating in sample collection and dispatch;
- Inspecting livestock stock routes; and collecting data and writing technical reports;
- Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite' control techniques such as dipping,spraying and dusting;
- Carrying out vaccination, closed castration, dehorning, ear-tagging, branding, de warming, disbudding, docking, de beaking and hoof trimming;
- Carrying out simple treatment of animals;
- Participating in disease search and reporting;
- Keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data; and maintaining dairy units.
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
For appointment to this grade an officer must-
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines. - Animal Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
- be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
- have a certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution; and (v) have shown ability and demonstrated merit in work performance and results.
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