The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) as currently constituted is created by the new Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals (VSVP) Act No. 29 of 2011 which was assented to by the President of the Republic of Kenya on 16th September 2011 and took effect on 2nd December 2011 after gazettement (Legal Notice No. 183 of 28-11-2011) by the Minister for Livestock Development.

POSITION REF: KVB/MFHRA/03/2024

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

The functions of the Manager Finance, Human Resource and Administration entail:-

• Oversee the Human Resource and Administration, Corporate Communications and Information Communication Technology management in the Board;
• Formulate, interpret and implementation of human resource, corporate communications and information communication technology policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Responsible for the prudent management and utilization of all the resources under the above departments;
• Responsible for the development of a master strategy and business continuity management of the Directorate;
• Responsible for the implementation of the Board’s resolutions on matters affecting the departments under his or her oversight role;
• Responsible for the consolidation of the departmental procurement plans and budgets;
• Responsible for team work and collaboration among the various departments under his or her supervision;
• Coordinating the preparation of respective board papers for Finance and Human Resource Board committees;
• Ensuring efficient, effective, professional and sustainable human resource and administrative systems within the Board; and
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies of the respective departments.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must-:

• Have a Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least five (5) in a management Position;
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
• Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Have a certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative skills as reflected in work performance and results.