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  • Posted: Jul 4, 2022
    Deadline: Jul 18, 2022
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    Migori County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of southwestern Kenya. It is located in western Kenya and borders Homa Bay County, Kisii County, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria to the West. The county also borders Uganda via Migingo Island in Lake Victoria.
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    Director - Veterinary Services

    REF/MCPSB/400/2022

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The Director of Veterinary Services will be answerable to the Chief Officer Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services for overall strategic policy direction, development, formulation, review and
    implementation of veterinary service functions. Specific duties will entail:-
    providing technical advice on veterinary services function to the government;
    directing animal disease and pest control, veterinary diagnostic services, bio-safety and quality assurance of inputs and products, zoological services, hides and skins and leather development, veterinary public health, animal reproductive, extension and animal welfare
    programs;
    guiding the setting of animal research agenda and development; approving slaughterhouse designs and export/import request documents in respect to live animals, animal products,
    by-products and inputs; 
    participating and collaborating with approved local, regional and international bodies in the field of animal health and trade;
    ratifying trade protocols in food and feed stuffs;
    recommending for registration' of veterinary drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
    regulating the production, importation, distribution and export of animal genetic materials; and overseeing the management of Animal Health and industry, veterinary public health and Meat Technology training institutions; and
    reporting to OlE on animal disease outbreaks and response.
    coordinating the implementation of the Department's strategic plans and realization of its objectives;
    overseeing the preparation and implementation of the performance appraisal systems and contracts of the department; and
    ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.

    Requirements for Appointment

    • Must be a Kenyan Citizen
    • have served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director of Veterinary Services for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    • be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
    • have Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and 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 Sciences from a recognized institution;
    • Be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
    • have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
    • demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of County and national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the Veterinary Services.

    Method of Application

    Applicants are advised to use PSC 2 application form(https://www.publicservice.go.ke/index.php/forms-downloads/application-for-employment-form-psc-2-revised-2016?download=139:psc2-form-rev-2016) and attach the necessary documents. All applications should be submitted in a sealed A4 envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for the position applied for and addressed to:

    The Secretary/CEO
    Migori County Public Service Board
    P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna

    • Hand-delivered applications should be dropped at the Migori County Public Service Board offices located at Nyamome along Namba – Masara road adjacent to Nyamome SDA church.
    • All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Tuesday 18th July 2022 at 5:00pm.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.
    • For successful candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearance:
    • Tax compliance certificate from KRA
    • Clearance certificate from HELB
    • Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
    • Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department

    NB:

    • Women, People Living with Disabilities, and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply;
    • Only shortlisted and the successful candidate will be contacted;
    • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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