Assistant Fisheries Officer II at Vihiga County Government

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements: -

• Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Aquatic science or equivalent aquaculture-related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Previous working experience in an active fish hatchery or as an aquaculture extension provider;
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing aquaculture extension services at the sub-county level, including conducting field days and training of fish farmers;
• Monitoring and feeding of hatchlings in the fish indoor hatchery and fry in hapa nets;
• Assist with artificial propagation of catfish and breeding of Nile Tilapia;
• Preparation of sex-reversal hormones for fish propagation;
• Collect and submit timely and accurate data from the field or as required;
• Aquaculture record keeping and data management;
• Organize trainings and demonstrations for fish farmers and aquaculture related groups;
• Promote fish value addition, marketing and quality control,
• Reporting to the Sub-County Fisheries Officer.
• Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.