Deputy Director - Animal Health at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Qualifications for the Deputy Director – Animal Health Job

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Animal Health, Job Group ’Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health Management; Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Livestock Economics or Health Extension from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in strategic leadership course from a recognized institution;
• been registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• shown merit and outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing Animal health services. NOTE: possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be considered an added advantage.

Deputy Director – Animal Health Job Responsibilities:

• preparing project proposal for resource mobilization in animal health;
• preparing and implementing work plans and budgets;
• preparing technical reports and managing animal health information and dissemination to stakeholders;
• planning and coordinating implementation of projects and programmes in Animal Health and Welfare;
• participating in formulation and review of animal health policies, strategies and laws;
• coordinating management of Veterinary Farms, quarantine stations and sentinel herds;
• planning monitoring and evaluation of Animal Health programs.