Farm Assistant – GRADE III/IV Ref: (UoEm/FA/10/2023)
Applicants must be holders of at least KCSE D+
(Plus) aggregate or KCE Division IV and a certificate in Animal Health and
Production from the Animal Health Industry Training Institute (AHITI). In
addition, they must:
Be
registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) and must have a valid
practicing license;
Have
at least three (3) years of relevant post-qualification work experience as a
Farm Assistant; and
Have
a working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
Applicants
with a certificate in artificial insemination will have an added advantage.
Duties;
Assisting
in supervising farm workers and coordinating farming activities
Assisting
in compiling and updating animal health and production records
Carrying
out routine livestock best practices i.e. castration, dehorning, deworming,
disbudding, and hoof trimming
Livestock
disease and pest control.
Other
duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How To Apply
Visit the University of
Embu website; www.embuni.ac.ke, select the Job
Application Portal and fill in your details as guided; and Submit one (1) hard
copy application package (with job reference number marked on the envelope)
with the following;
Application
letter
Detailed
curriculum vitae signed on all pages. The CV must include details of three (3)
referees well known to you.
Copies
of certified academic and professional certificates
A
copy of the National ID card
A
copy of the current pay slip (if any)
Other
relevant testimonials
Note: Applicants who do not
submit one (1) hard copy of the application package will not be considered.
Other
Requirements
Applicants
should notify the three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters
directly to the undersigned in a sealed envelope or in soft via vc@embuni.ac.ke before
the deadline.
The
Application Package (hard and soft copy) should reach the undersigned no later
than pm on Friday, 17th November, 2023.5.00
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Embu,
P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu,
Kenya.
Note:
Only
qualified and shortlisted applicants will be contacted;
Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply; and
University
of Embu does not levy any fees for job application
