Animal Health Officers (3 Posts) at Mandera County Government

REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/04

Terms of service–Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Animal health extension services such as disease surveillance, treatment and vaccinations;
• Perform veterinary field extension services that include farm visits, barazas and field days;
• Maintain mature and professional team work with his / her team;
• Advice on good veterinary practices;
• Undertake meat inspection of animals slaughtered for human consumption;
• Participate in staff meetings and workshops related to veterinary services, food security and livelihoods as directed by the Sub-County Veterinary Officer or County Director of Veterinary Service;
• Do periodic veterinary activity report to Sub-County Veterinary Officer;
• Any other duty assigned by Sub-County Veterinary Officer or the County Director of Veterinary Service;
• enforcing slaughterhouse hygiene, meat transport regulations and inspection of retail outlets of foods of animal origin.

 Requirements for appointment

• Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor Degree in Animal health and production from a recognized institute;
• Be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board (K.V.B.) or be a member of a relevant professional association;
• Knowledge in riding a motorbike and having a valid license will be an added advantage;
• Reliable, mature, with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and work as a team member;
• Ready to work for long hours including weekends and holidays;
• Computer literate;
• Two years’ experience relevant to the position
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.