Livestock Attendant Kagrc Grade 10 at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: 

• Feeding animals; 
• Taking animals temperature on daily basis and recording of the same; 
• Cleaning of animals pens and paddocks; 
• Preparing and presenting animals before germplasm collection; 
• Reporting any sick animal; 
• Taking part in animal dipping and vector control activities; 
• Preparing and presenting animals for vaccination and treatment, parading them when there are visitors; 
• Ensuring quarantine measures are adhered to; and 
• Assisting the Veterinary surgeons during postmortems. 

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - 

• KCSE D + (Plus) or its Equivalent; and 
• Proficiency in Computer Applications 

Skills and competencies 

• Hardworking; 
• Ability to work as a team; 
• Communication skills; and 
• Background in care of livestock.