Laikipia County Public Service Board invites applications from competent and qualified serving officers to fill the following vacant positions in the department of Agriculture: –
CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER,
(CPSB 06) JOB GROUP ‘N’ NUMBER OF VACANCIES ONE (1) POST
SALARY:
KSH56,370X2,750-59,120X2,920-62,040X3,080-65,120X3,440- 68,560X3,590-
72,150X3,790-75,940X3,800-79,740X3,810-83,550X3,810-87,360. P.M
Duties and
Responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail: –
Disseminating data/information on animal health, products and markets; collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services; undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations; training stakeholders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices; treating sick animals; collating data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests;
Inspecting, grading and
licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers/containers;
examining and issuing animal health certificates; and participating in field
efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, an officer must.-
- have
served in the grade of Senior Veterinary Officer for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
- Be
in-possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a
recognized institution;
- Be
registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
- Have
Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution
Or
- Have
served in the directorate’s senior management position for not less than 5
years
- Have
a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
- Have
shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and
results
How to Apply
Applications complete with a detailed resume, a
copy of the National Identity card, copies of academic and professional
certificates and other testimonials should be emailed to:
- IMPORTANT
INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS
- To
be considered, your application must be received on or before 30th January
- Application
and all other attachments should be sent as ONE
PDF document of not
more than 5 MBs.
- ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and will be required to present their original academic and
Professional documents during the interview
- Laikipia
County Public Service Board only contacts through the number indicated
above and does not charge any fee at any of the recruitment stages
- Any
form of Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Laikipia
County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Persons with disability,
marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply