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 disciplines: Animal requirements: –

• A Bachelor of Science de in Science/Animal Production Agrculture, Rerousiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management/ Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Health and Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution;
• Proficiency in Computer skills;
• Previous working experience is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into the Livestock Production Officers’ cadre.

• An officer at this level will be deployed at the Sub- County and will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior Officer.
• Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and to promote economic livestock farming;
• The Officer will assist in organizing extension activities including field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
• Participate in farmer trainings;
• Perform any other duty as assigned.
• Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.