Job Opportunities at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines;- instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Legal Metrology, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Testing, stamping, sealing, adjusting and balancing of weights and verified counter machines, spring balances and platform machines at traders’ premises, verification office and stamping stations;
• Preparing and disseminating publicity materials for trade fairs and exhibitions, notices of gazette and advertised stamping stations to traders.

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Requirements for Appointment

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
• Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes; treating sick animals; advising on good veterinary practices;
• Collecting' data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
• Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

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Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic sciences, Natural resource management, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food science and technology, Environmental science, Biological sciences, Physical science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receiving and compiling Fisheries related statistical data from field officers,
• Analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports, assist in monitoring and surveillance of Fisheries resources,
• Undertaking fisheries extension services, maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries,
• Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms,
• Assisting in promotion of fish marketing and value addition

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Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science, Animal Production, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing livestock technical information; providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming; participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
• Participating in collaborative research activities;
• Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, onfarm feed formulation; implementing livestock production programs/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding programs, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions ; and
• Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

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Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural and Bio Systems Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting agricultural engineering field data for verification and analysis;
• Conducting survey for engineering works;
• Carrying out preliminary design of agricultural engineering works;
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment; and
• Conducting on-farm trials and demonstrations. 

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Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture; Agronomy; Biotechnology; Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development; Agribusiness Management; Agribusiness; Agricultural Economics and Rural Development; Agricultural Extension and Education; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Resource Management; Agriculture and Extension; Agriculture and Home Economics; Agriculture and Human Ecology; Agriculture Economics; Crop Protection; Dry-land Resource Management; Dry-land Agriculture and Enterprise Development; Farm Management; Home Economics; Horticulture; Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting, collating agriculture information and inputting into the database;
• Collecting and packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies for dissemination; and
• Preparing draft crop production and national food security reports. 

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Requirements for Appointment

• Possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution. Having a Master’s of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, 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 Micro Biology; Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis; Fish Science; Apiary Science; 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; is an added advantage;
• Atleast three years experience as a veterinary officer;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have a certificate in computer applications; and
• Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing veterinary services policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in carrying out impact assessment on animal diseases; undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports;
• Offering veterinary services at sub county level;
• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement, training stake holders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
• Analyzing data and preparing reports on animal health products and markets;
• Undertaking post-mortem examinations and other diagnostic tests; interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations;
• Inspecting grading and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers and containers; examining animals and issuing animal health certificates;
• Participating in field efficiency trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
• Disseminating data or information on animal health, products and markets and
• Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.

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Requirements for Appointment

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized Institution;
• Possess at least 3yrs experience in the grade of Chief Veterinary officer;
• Be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, 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 Micro Biology; 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; and
• Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in carrying out impact assessment on animal diseases;
• Undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports;
• Offering veterinary services at sub county level;
• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement, training stake holders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
• Analyzing data and preparing reports on animal health products and markets;
• Undertaking post-mortem examinations and other diagnostic tests;
• Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations;
• Inspecting grading and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers and containers; examining animals and issuing animal health certificates;
• Participating in field efficiency trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
• Disseminating data or information on animal health, products and markets; and
• Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.

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Requirements for Appointment

• Have served in the grade of Assistant Director Veterinary Officer Job Group (P) or Equivalent for a Minimum period of three (3) years;
• Possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution. Having a Master’s of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, 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 Micro Biology; Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis; Fish Science; Apiary Science; 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; is an added advantage
• Have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than for (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have a certificate in computer applications; and
• Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing veterinary services policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in carrying out impact assessment on animal diseases;
• Undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports;
• Offering veterinary services at sub county level;
• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement, training stake holders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
• Analyzing data and preparing reports on animal health products and markets;
• Undertaking post-mortem examinations and other diagnostic tests;
• Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations;
• inspecting grading and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers and containers; examining animals and issuing animal health certificates;
• Participating in field efficiency trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
• Disseminating data or information on animal health, products and markets; and
• Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.

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Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Two years’ experience in a similar field;
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences; Geography and Natural Resource Management; Climate Change and Development; Natural Resource Management; Integrated Forest Resources Management; Agroforestry and Rural Development, Botany or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies relating to Natural Resource Management;
• Proficient in statistical data analysis and processing software’s; and
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and Devolution laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing natural resources activities within the County;
• Implementing conservation programs;
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with resource usage regulations and laws;
• Preparing educational programs for community groups, schools;
• Protecting and managing wildlife, trees, plants, soil and water; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of Bachelor of Applied Science, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills;
• Motivation and organization skills;
• Team player;
• A strong network of mining industry contacts in Kenya; and

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain strategies to deliver profitable mining and geology services within the county;
• Promote innovation and the use of leading-edge technology in the mining and geological prospects undertaken by the miners;
• Ensure that the mine and its related surface and underground operations remain safe and efficient;