Nakuru County Government Assistant Animal Health Officer III Job

ADVERT NO. 02/2024/08

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 – 35,380 p.m. (Job Group ‘H’) Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position.

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Environmental Health, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory
• Diagnosis, Poultry Science, Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology or Animal Husbandry from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Participating in animal health field demonstrations and agricultural shows;
• Participating in sample collection and dispatch;
• Inspecting livestock stock routines and collecting data and writing technical reports;
• Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
• Carrying out vaccination, closed castration, dehorning, ear tagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, debarking and hoof trimming;
• Carry out simple treatment of animals;
• Participating in disease search and reporting;
• Keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data; and
• Maintain dairy units.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke

A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates and Professional registration certificates should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 26th February, 2024 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted).

Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.