Kenya Society for Protection and Care of Animals - Animal Welfare Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Society for Protection and Care of Animals - Animal Welfare Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Details

KSPCA’s mandate is to promote, foster and advocate for humane treatment of all Animals in all situations.

KSPCA runs a team of inspectors and animal care staff in three locations; Nairobi, Naivasha and Mombasa. Each location has a shelter where a number of cats, dogs, donkeys and other animals are cared for as KSPCA staff try to rehome them with members of the general public.

KSPCA is run entirely on donations from the public and runs a number of social media campaigns and events. .

Job Responsibilities

To lead the application of KSPCA’s quality of life assessment and use of it’s toolkit together with the resident veterinarian and respective kennel staff

To work with inspectors on humane slaughter plans, including developing visit plans, forecasting ammunition sales and planning joint visits as and when appropriate

To support and participate in vaccination and spay / neuter campaigns set up by KSPCA and / or it’s partner organisations

To develop printable tools for new pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare and general care

To undertake random follow up house visits on animals rehomed

To identify and to respond to urgent animal welfare issues arising at KSPCA and in the local community;

To promote responsible pet

ownership in the wider community and assist in promoting community animal care initiatives at planned events

To promote KSPCA’s neutering programme ensuring that as many animals as possible in the community are neutered;

Job Qualifications

Animal Health degree or equivalent

At least 2 years of proven hands-on animal handling experience especially dogs and cats

Good knowledge/understanding of animal welfare issues/law

Excellent and courteous verbal English

Public speaking experience

Ability to work well in a pressured and emotive environment

Ability to quickly and effectively assess an animal welfare situation

Calm and confident handling animals

Good IT skills, intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal skills

Professional, caring and non-judgmental

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application including CV, cover letter, including the desired salary, and contacts of three referees to kspca.recruitment@gmail.com by 28th October 2019 with the subject line “Animal Welfare Officer”.

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