Assistant Director Veterinary Services - 2 Posts at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
• Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines is an added advantage: - Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution.

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 Chief Veterinary Officer (job group N) for a minimum period of three (3) years;

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 health services, veterinary public health services , animal disease control and welfare services.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

IManagerial / 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

• Participate in carrying out economic impact assessment on animal diseases
•  Undertake forensic investigations and compile appropriate reports
• Offer veterinary services at ports of entry
• Undertake disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
• Train stakeholders on vector control programme, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices
• Treat sick animals
• Analyse data and prepare reports on animal health, products and markets
• Undertake postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests
•  Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations
• Inspect, grade and license plants processing animal products and transport carriers/containers
• Exame and issue animal health certificates
• Participate in field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides
• Disseminate data/information on animal health, products and markets; and
• Collaborate with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.