WELCOME TO UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ADVERT DESCRIPTION
Advert Number UGC/CPSB/INT/DDVS/LFD/07/25       Advert Date2/9/2025    Closing Date15/9/2025
QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860.00 137,070.00 (CPSB 04)
House Allowance: Ksh. 28,000.00 p.m
Commuter Allowance: KSh. 14,000.00 p.m.
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment-;-:
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master of Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution;
Have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which should be at a senior management level in fisheries or aquaculture.
Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board:
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Cóurse lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
Have shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing Veterinarv Services.
Duties and Responsibilities -:
Organise disease searches, investigations, monitoring, and mapping
Evaluate export/import request documents and make appropriate recommendations
Carry out investigations on antimicrobial and acaricidal resistance
Coordinate programmes for the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and pests
Undertake postmortem examinations and other diagnostic tests
Interpret laboratory results and make appropriate recommendations
Organise stakeholder training sessions, seminars, workshops, field days, shows, exhibitions, and conferences on vector control, animal health, breeding, welfare, and good veterinary practices
Compile technical reports on animal health and related activities
Lead teams in inspecting, grading, and licensing plants processing animal products, as well as transport carriers and containers
Enforce food safety and quality assurance regulations in local and export slaughterhouses and animal product processing plants
Issue animal health certificates in line with regulatory requirements
Plan field efficacy trials for veterinary drugs, vaccines, and acaricides
Disseminate information on animal health, animal products, and markets to relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with stakeholders in the provision of veterinary services
Undertake forensic investigations and compile appropriate reports
Offer veterinary services at major ports of entry
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.