Director -Veterinary Services; Job Group 'R' at Embu County Government

• VACANCY NO. CPSB 34/25 (E)
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning & coordinating programmes on the control and eradication of epizootic and zootic diseases and pests
• Compiling and interpreting technical reports
• Evaluating slaughter house designs and making recommendations for approval
• Enforcing food safety and quality assurance regulations
• Planning field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acarides
• ATVi Disseminating information on animal health, products and markets 
• Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services
• Coordinating veterinary services in the County
• Organizing disease search, investigations, monitoring, mapping and outbreak response
• Planning collaborative activities in the animal health sector
• Coordinating inspection of private veterinary practices and input outlets.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree from a recognized institution.
• Master's degree in any of the following Disciplines; Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition & Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics And Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology And Microbiology, Clinical Pathology And Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master Of Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology And Toxicology, Wildlife Health And Management, Veterinary Epidemiology And Economics, Animal Production Or Aquatic Science from a recognized academic institution.
• Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in computer applications