Director Veterinary Services at Kwale County Government

Duties And Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- preparing project proposal for resource mobilization in animal health; preparing and implementing work plans and budgets; preparing technical reports and managing animal health information and dissemination to stakeholders; planning and coordinating implementation of projects and programmes in Animal Health and Welfare; participating in formulation and review of animal health policies, strategies and laws; coordinating management of Veterinary Farms, quarantine stations and sentinel herds; and planning monitoring and evaluation of Animal Health programs.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have served in the grade of Deputy Director Animal Health in the public service or a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Animal Health Management; Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Livestock Economics or Health Extension from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines (Added advantage); Animal Production, Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Environmental Science, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Poultry. Science, Apiary Science, Aquatic Science or Wildlife. Health and Management from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown merit and outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing animal health services.