Republic
of Kenya
Government
of Makueni County
Makueni
County Public Service Board
Makueni
County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of
the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to
hold or act in the offices of County Public Service.
Veterinary
Interns
Six
Positions
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer in the
implementation of a donor funded project in the County and will be responsible
for the following:
- Undertaking
disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and
enforcement of livestock movement regulations
- 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
- Undertaking
post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests, supporting veterinary
paraprofessionals and in collaboration with the project coordinator and
sub-county veterinary officers, develop and implement farmers support
activities and dog vaccination programmes.
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Requirements for appointment:
- Possession
of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine acquired within the last one year.
Graduates who have not received their certificates are eligible since this
is an internship project.
- They
must have taken the VERY (Veterinary Emergency Response unit) and LEGS
(Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards) courses during their
studies
- Must
be computer literate and able to use the Word and Excel programmes
- Member
of the Kenya Veterinary Association or any other Membership association
for Veterinarians.
- Knowledge
of statistical analysis and/ or rural participatory assessments would be
an added advantage.
The interns will be paid a stipend of KShs. 20,000/= per month.
How
to Apply
All applications should be submitted in sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on the ENVELOPE and addressed to:
The
Secretary
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 - 90300
Makueni
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 - 90300
Makueni
Note:
(i)
All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following
Institutions;
- The
Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
- The
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- The
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- The
Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC).
Copies of the above clearance certificates must be attached to
the applications.
(ii) The application should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, on or before 14th October, 2015.
(iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(iv) Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
(v) The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.
(vii) The salary and benefits attached to each post are as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.