Job Description
Veterinary Officer - Job Group ‘L’ (1 Position) – Advert No. 02/2024/01
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 – 61,110 p.m. (Job Group ‘L’)
All other allowances as per the SRC circulars
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized
institution;
ii. Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
iii. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level
will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will
entail: -
i. Undertaking disease control activities such as disease research,
vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
ii. Participating in the training of stakeholders’ investors 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; and
vii. Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.