Principal Fisheries Officer at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

i.      Compiling reports in the area of specialization;
ii.     Developing and organizing training programs in liaison with relevant institutions and agencies and disseminating fisheries related information;
iii.    Managing fish breeding programs, fish feed formulation and pond management programs;
iv.    Inspecting fish handling facilities on the farms;
v.     Monitoring, Control and surveillance of fisheries resources including conducting frame stock  and catch assessments surveys;
vi.    Identifying critical habitats and seasons for designing appropriate protection strategies;
vii.   Monitoring fish habitats for pollutants;
viii.  Carrying out diagnosis, prevention and control of fish diseases;
ix.    Enforcing compliance of regulatory measures including licensing closed seasons and slot sizes and promoting fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

i.     Served in the grade of Chief Fisheries Officer for a minimum period of three(3) years;
ii.    Bachelor degree in any of the following fields:- Fisheries,Zoology,Aquatic Science, Natural Resource Management,Biochemistry,Food Sciences and Technology, Environmental          Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii.    Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
iv.    Knowledge of Fisheries Management Policies, Fisheries Act and other related statutes;
v.     Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
vi.    Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
vii.   Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.