Animal Production Technician at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

ANIMAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN: KeMU/ASA/ANR/6/2/2025; 1 POSITION, MAIN CAMPUS
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementation of practical activities as will be planned with the respective lecturers
• Treating any sick animals at the farm at no fee except cost of drugs and tools/equipment
• Supervision of repairs and cleanliness of animal structures
• Supervision of feeding of farm animals
• Planning exhibitions and farmers training at the farm and elsewhere as may be required.Setting up and maintaining laboratory and farm equipment for practical sessions and research.
• Ensure that all equipment, supplies, specimen and reagents are available.
• Maintain laboratory solutions, equipment and apparatus.
• Overseeing the daily care and management of animals used for teaching and research.
• Collect and preserve of animal microorganism in the laboratory.
• Assisting lecturers in demonstrating animal husbandry practices, such as feeding, breeding, health management, and record-keeping.
• Preparing and organizing teaching aids, such as charts, models, and samples, for use in lectures and practical classes.
• Keeping an inventory of laboratory and farm equipment, tools, and supplies and ensuring that all equipment are in good working condition.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare regulations.
• Preparing reports on laboratory and farm activities for departmental review.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Animal Health from a Recognized College or University
• Being registered and licensed by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• A Certificate in Artificial Insemination will be an added advantage
• Ability to conduct laboratory analysis of animal products and feed samples.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in animal production and treatment of a wide range of farm animals.
• Must be computer literate