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Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) formally known as Central Artificial Insemination Station (CAIS) was established by Kenya Gazette Notice Number 557 of 19th June 1946 with the objective of controlling venereal diseases and genetic improvement of exotic dairy Cattle. KAGRC is situated 15 km from City Centre (West of the Nairobi City), and has its Headquarters in Lower Kabete in Nairobi and has land capacity of about 358 Acres, 124 bulls in the stud. The functions of the management committee have since been taken over by the Board of Directors, appointed vide the Gazette Notice No L.N. 110 of 5th Sept. 2011. The mandate of KAGRC is to produce, preserve, and conserve, animal genetic material (semen embryo, tissues and live animals) and rear breeding bulls for provision of high quality disease free semen to meet the national demand and for export. In order to meet its mandate, KAGRC works in close collaboration with other breeding organizations such as the Kenya Stud Book, the Dairy Recording Services of Kenya and the Livestock Recording Center. Together, these organizations implement the Contract Mating and Progeny Testing Programmes. The organization also works closely with the breed societies as well as individual and institutional farms which provide herds for the breeding program. It is a profound achievement that the centre has attained the ISO 9001:2008 QMS certification in management standards on the world best practices. Bull Stud The station initially started with an importation of six bulls in 1946 ; four Guernsey and two Jersey bulls from America and Scotland respectively. Ayrshire and Friesian breeds were later introduced.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in applied Science, Medical Laboratory technology and its equivalent or Diploma in a relevant course.
The Internship positions will be for a period of three months.
Salary
Degree holders Ksh. 25,000
Diploma Holders Ksh. 18,000
Interested candidates should apply and attach copies of certificates and other testimonials including email address and cell phone number to be received on or before 28th January, 2019 at 4.00 P.M. KAGRC is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, women and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
The Managing Director
Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre
P O Box 23070 – 00604
Lower Kabete
NAIROBI
Email: jobs@kagrc.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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