Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES
VETERINARY OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘L’- 2 POSTS (ADVERT NO. 45/2022)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i) Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement
of livestock movement regulations;
ii) Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
iii) Treating sick animals;
iv) Advising on good veterinary practices;
v) Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
vi) Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare, undertaking Post-Mortem examination
and other diagnostic tests.
vii) Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor
b) Requirements for appointment
i) Must be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
ii) KCSE Certificate
iii) Have a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution in Kenya
iv) Be a member of a registered professional association representing the interests of veterinary surgeons.
v) Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board and be retained in the register
vi) Be licensed by the KVB with a valid practising license