Animal Health Assistant III at Kakamega County

No of Positions: 36

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,500 x 1,000 – 22,500 x 1,030 – 23,530 x 1,050 – 24,580 x 1,070 – 25,650 x 1,080 – 26,730 x 1,110 – 27,840 x 1,130 – 28,970  p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Responsibilities

This is entry and training grade for certificate holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties will entail:-

• Carrying out simple treatment of animals;  
• Participating in disease search and reporting;  
• Demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;  
• Carrying out vaccination;  
• Undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health or Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;  
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
•  Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;