Veterinary Officer at Kakamega County

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
• Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
• Treating sick animals;
• Advising on good veterinary practices;
• Collecting’ data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
• Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare;
• Undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized University;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Note: Applicants for the above positions are required to get clearance from the underlisted organisations to meet requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010:-

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the application documents.