Assistant Livestock Production Officer (3 Positions) at Kisii County Government

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in animal health field demonstrations, agricultural shows and exhibitions;
• Participating in sample collection and dispatch;
• Inspecting livestock stock routes; and collecting data and writing technical reports;
• Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite' control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
• Carrying out vaccination, closed castration, dehorning, ear-tagging, branding, de warming, disbudding, docking, de beaking and hoof trimming;
• Carrying out simple treatment of animals;
• Participating in disease search and reporting;
• Keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data; and maintaining dairy units.

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this grade an officer must

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines. - Animal Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
• be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• have a certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution; and have shown ability and demonstrated merit in work performance and results