Principal Fisheries Officer at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; -

• Compiling reports in the area of specialization;
• Developing and organizing training programs in liaison with the relevant institutions and agencies;
• Disseminating fisheries related information;
• Managing fish breeding programs, fish feed formulation, pond management programs;
• Inspecting fish handling facilities in on the farms;
• Ensuring compliance with the existing fish/ fishery products handling regulations;
• Monitoring, Control and Surveillance of fisheries resources including conducting frame, stock and catch
• assessment surveys;
• Identifying critical habitats and seasons for designing appropriate protection strategies;
• Monitoring fish habitats for pollutants;
• Carrying out diagnosis, prevention and control of fish diseases;
• Enforcing compliance of regulatory measures including licensing, closed seasons and slot sizes; and
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment in to this grade, an officer must have; -

• Served in the grade of Chief Fisheries Officer, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Biological sciences, Natural resource management, Aquatic sciences, Biochemistry, Food science and Technology, Environmental science, Physical sciences or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs;
• A broad knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related
• Acts and international conventions; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result