Veterinary Officer I - 4 Posts at Laikipia County Government

SALARY: Ksh.46,120x1,920–48,040x2,000–50,040x2,290–52,330x2,350–54,680x2,550 –57,230x 2,850–60,080x2,850–62,930x2,930–65,860 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: FOUR (4)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations, and participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes. The officer will treat sick animals, advise on good veterinary practices, collect data and prepare reports on animal health, products and markets, provide advice on animal breeding and welfare, and undertake postmortem examinations and other diagnostic tests.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
•  Valid Practicing license; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills.