Job Description
Veterinary Officer (MCPSB/05/2023/172) JG - L
Machakos, Kenya
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
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; advising on good veterinary practices;
iv) collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
v) providing advise on animal breeding and welfare;
vi) undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i) A Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
ii) be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
iii) have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.