Veterinary Officer Job in Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Implementing the Donkey welfare program in Nyandarua County
  • Plan and execute the FSK disease control model in Nyandarua County.
  • Organize and co-ordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for veterinary surgeons and Paraprofessionals.
  • Develop budgets and work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring plans for veterinary program interventions in consultation with Senior Programs Manager and the field team.
  • Conduct training and provide technical advice on veterinary work to target project beneficiaries and project partners following needs assessment/expression of need.
  • Take the lead in Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of FSK’s animal welfare work in Nyandarua County.
  • Participate and collaborate on campaigns involved in various veterinary and social aspects of the community in development.
  • Develop learning materials for communities on veterinary and livestock production work.
  • Develop proposals and training guide for CBOs and relevant institutions on animal welfare principles.
  • Document FSK’s action on veterinary animal welfare interventions and disseminate the same in workshops, symposiums and journals in line with the donor requirements.
  • Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the donkey welfare project.
  • Any other duty as assigned by the management from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:


  • Have a Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine.
  • Must be registered and retained with the Kenya Veterinary Board and in possession of a valid practicing license.
  • Over 5 years of field-based experience in veterinary medicine practice
  • Ability to share hope and the gospel with communities.
  • Innovative and proactive approach to resolving complex community needs.
  • Must have experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
  • Possess competencies in adult learning facilitation, planning and execution of workshop and training activities.
  • Demonstrate Partnership-building, networking, collaboration and representation skills.
  • Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage.

How To Apply

The interested and qualified candidates to submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, including contact information of three referees and a reference letter from your pastor.

Please indicate the position:
“Veterinary Officer”

on the subject title and your Salary Expectations Applicants should ensure that all documents reach the Executive Director no later than Monday, 13th May 2024 by 5:00 pm to the address provided below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director,
Farming Systems Kenya,
P.O. Box 2816- 20100, Nakuru
Email: 
vacancies@farmingsystemskenya.org