Senior Livestock Production Assistant (2 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No. 02/PROM/2023/17

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Livestock Production Assistant I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health and Production, Dairy Technology, Animal Science, Apiculture, Range Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies such as construction of Livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning;
• Gross margin analysis on farm feed formulation; 
• Collating and analyzing livestock data; 
• Carrying out practical demonstrations; 
• Participating in collaborate research activities;
• Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef, cattle, sheep goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding;
• Fodder production and conservation;
• Value addition to livestock products, apiculture; and 
• Emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions.
• Driving the assigned vehicle; 
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.; 
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; 
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned; 
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; 
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and 
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s)May be required to supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.