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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide aquaculture extension and training services to fish farmers and other clients under guidance from Sub-County Fisheries Officer;
• Fish hatchery cleanliness and implementation of biosecurity measures;
• Assist in harvesting, conditioning, counting and packaging of fingerlings;
• Data collection and record management;
• Participate in farmer trainings, demonstrations and field days;
• Reporting to the Sub-County Fisheries Officer (or hatchery manager).
• Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

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

• Certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries Management or equivalent aquaculture-related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C- (minus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer skills;
• Previous work experience in a comparable and relevant position.