Narok County Director of Veterinary Services Jobs in Kenya
Narok County Director of Veterinary Services Jobs in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities;Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Participating in the formulation, development,
implementation, monitoring and review of policies, laws and strategies in the animal health sector.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: planning and coordinating programmes on the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and pests; and compiling and interpreting technical reports.
In addition, duties will include:
Evaluating slaughterhouse designs and making recommendations for
approval;
Enforcing food safety and quality assurance regulations in local and export slaughter houses and other animal products processing plants; Evaluating export/import requests documents in respect to live animals, animal products, by-products and inputs and making appropriate recommendations;
Planning field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides;
Disseminating information on animal health, products and markets;
Collaborating with stakeholders in proving veterinary services;
Coordinating veterinary services at ports of entry;
Organising disease search, investigations, monitoring, mapping and outbreak responses;
Carrying out investigations on antimicrobial and acaricidal resistance;
Liaising with training institutions on
training and development of staff, students and interns;
Planning collaborative activities with relevant stakeholders in the animal health sector; and coordinating inspection of private veterinary practices and input outlets in collaboration with Kenya Veterinary Board.
An officer at this level will also perform the following duties:
Preparing project proposals for resource
mobilization;
Planning and coordinating staff management and development; and preparing and
implementing work plans and budgets.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
Have served as a Senior Assistant Director of Veterinary Services for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
Have Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and
Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master of
Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and
Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from
a recognized institution;
Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution;
Have shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing Veterinary Services.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications in written by
completing one (1) application for employment form serial number NRK-CPSB (1)2016 (REV.
2019).
The form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website http://www.narok.go.ke
Please note
Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form;
ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Narok CPSB is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all Kenyans.
People with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original and copies of their
National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, KRA, HELB, EACC and CRB clearances and Certificate of good conduct during the interviews.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to
their current substantive post during the interview.
All applications should be sent or hand delivered in a sealed envelope on or before 19th July, 2019 addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
Narok County Public Service Board
P.O Box 545-20500
Narok
For more information and job application details, see; Narok County Director of Veterinary Services Jobs in Kenya
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