Welcome to Nyeri County. A leading giant in food production and a key player for the central tourism circuit.

DIRECTOR VETERINARY SERVICES, JOB GROUP ‘R’ (1POST)

This position is responsible for the coordination, administration, and identification of solutions for veterinary services, linkage, networking, and liaison of stakeholders within and outside the County.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Served in the grade of Chief Veterinary Officer, Job Group ‘N’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, 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 Micro Biology; Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis; Fish Science; Apiary Science; Public Health; Applied Veterinary Parasitological; Applied Microbiology; Comparative mammalian Physiology; Pharmacology and Toxicology Wildlife Health and Management; Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics; Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences, Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (if a veterinary Doctor);
• Have a certificate in computer applications
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals policies, and objectives and the ability to  relate them to proper management of veterinary services in the County.