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: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Aquatic sciences, or equivalent aquaculture-related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Atleast one (1) year working experience in a busy fish hatchery or as an extension service provider;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution (added advantage);
• Willingness to work under minimum supervision

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing aquaculture extension and training services to fish farmers and other clients in Sub-Counties;
• Maintaining fish hatchery operations including broodstock selection, fry production, larval rearing and hatchery management;
• Compiling timely and accurate technical reports, and fisheries related data from Sub-Counties;
• Collecting, updating and maintaining accurate aquaculture statistics within Sub-Counties;
• Organizing trainings, demonstrations and field days for fish farmers and aquaculture related groups, CBOs, etc;
• Implementation of Fisheries Policy and Regulations;
• Assist fish farming groups, C and clusters in formulation of project
• Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.