Assistant Director of Animal Health at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Have a Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health Management, Animal Health and Production, from a recognized institution.
• Master of Science Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognised Institution
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate high degree of professional and technical competence and administrative capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.

Previous relevant work experience required.

Have served in the grade of Principal Assistant Livestock Health Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years in Job Group N.

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Leadership Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem-solving skills
• Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya leadership and integrity

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for providing animal disease control and welfare services.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Sub-County technical Officers as they implement planned pest control activities;
• Coordinate and promote the development and transfer of appropriate technologies for disease control;

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Plan disease control activities
• Organise animal identification activities
• Manage quarantine stations and sentinels’ herds
• Organise teams for animal disease surveillance and reporting
• Issue livestock movement permits
• Plan farmers field trainings
• Analyse and disseminate animal health information
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of animal health programs
• Prepare preliminary assessment report for construction of slaughter houses and farm structures and
• Gather data and compile technical reports on animal health and welfare