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20 Dec 2023

Assistant Animal Health Officer III at Vihiga County Government

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Job Description

Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga. The County’s population stands at 612,000.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements: –

  • Diploma in any of the following the following discipline: – Animal health and production, Veterinary public health and meat technology, from a recognized institution;
  • Be registered and retained by Kenya Veterinary Board;
  • Have a Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Meat hygiene will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participating in sample collection and dispatch to laboratories;
  • Inspecting livestock stock routes;
  • Undertaking artificial insemination and meat inspection;
  • Enforcing slaughter house hygiene and meat transport regulations;
  • Participating in construction and maintenance of farm structures;
  • Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques;
  • Carry out herd health programs including; vaccinations, closed castration, dehorning, ear tagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, de-beaking and hoof trimming;
  • Carry out simple treatment of animals;
  • Participating in disease search, collecting data and writing technical reports;
  • Keeping records on breeding, animal health and Disease control programs;
  • Participating in fi ons and agricultural shows;
  • Any other duties as shall be assigned by the County Director of Veterinary Services.
  • Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.


Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to :
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
P.O. BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI
QUEENS ARCADE BUILDING MBALE TOWN
ALONG KISUMU KAKAMEGA ROAD

Closing Date : 23 January. 2023





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