The
Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) is the statutory Board overseeing the training,
registration and licensing of Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary
Para-professionals and for matters relating to animal health services and
animal welfare as mandated by the Veterinary Surgeons & Veterinary
Paraprofessional Act 29 of 2011.
The Board is seeking experienced and highly motivated persons to fill the positions below which will be based in Nairobi.
Chief Executive OfficerThe Board is seeking experienced and highly motivated persons to fill the positions below which will be based in Nairobi.
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide dynamic leadership to the Board and be responsible for the day to day management of the Board.
He/she will oversee the efficient implementation of the Board’s policies, strategies, decisions and activities. He/she will also double as the Board Secretary and Registrar.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors
of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree with a post graduate qualification
from a recognized institution in Management, Administration and/or
Leadership.
- Be
members of Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) of good professional
standing and registered & retained by the Kenya Veterinary Board
(KVB).
- A
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent degree will be an
added advantage.
- At
least fifteen (15) years continuous work experience of which five (5)
years will be in senior management.
- Proven
leadership skills in efficiently managing human, financial and other
resources in an organization with an outstanding track record of achieving
set targets.
- Excellent
understanding of Policies and Laws relating to the animal resources and
agricultural sectors in general and the veterinary profession in
particular.
- Team
player with excellent computer, communication and relational skills.
- High
degree of honesty and integrity.
Finance & Administration Officer
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance & Administration Officer will manage all the Finance, Accounting and administrative functions of the Board.
He/she will provide timely and accurate accounts - in line with the Board’s financial policies and procedures, produce monthly & annual financial reports, ensure efficient budget development, implementation & monitoring, managing cash flows and ensuring all legal and fiscal requirements are complied with.
Minimum Requirements
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance & Administration Officer will manage all the Finance, Accounting and administrative functions of the Board.
He/she will provide timely and accurate accounts - in line with the Board’s financial policies and procedures, produce monthly & annual financial reports, ensure efficient budget development, implementation & monitoring, managing cash flows and ensuring all legal and fiscal requirements are complied with.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors
degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business
Administration with a minimum of CPA Part II.
- Those
without the above qualification must be CPA (K) or its equivalent and be
members of ICPAK.
- At
least five (5) years hands on experience in financial management
preferably in a public institution.
- Good
knowledge and understanding of accounting, taxation, procurement and
administration.
- Knowledge
of accounting packages, computer programs and applications will be an
added advantage.
- A
good understanding of the policies, strategies and processes of the animal
resource industry will be a distinct advantage.
- Strong
analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Team
player with excellent communication and relational skills.
- High
degree of honesty and integrity.
The Chairman,
Kenya Veterinary Board, Veterinary Laboratories,
P.O. Box 513 Uthiru 00605, Nairobi.
Email: info@kenyavetboard.org