Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in carrying out economic impact assessment on animal diseases;
Undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports
Offering veterinary services at ports of entry
Undertaking disease control activities such as disease research, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
Training stakeholders on vector control programs, animal health, breeding welfare and good veterinary practices
Treating sick animals
Analyzing data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets
Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests
Interpreting laboratory results making appropriate recommendations
Inspecting, grading and licensing plant processing animal products and transport carriers/ containers
Examining and issuing animal health certificates
Participating in field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides
Disseminating data/ information on animal health, products and markets
Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services
Requirements for appointment
Be in possession of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position
Have attended a management course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Be registered by Kenya veterinary Board
Have a 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 and reproductive biology from a recognized institution
Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized institution.
Method of Application
Application forms can be accessed via the following link:http://muranga.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/PSBAPPLICATIONFORM-2015-1.pdf. Applications should be sent via email to psb@muranga.go.ke OR hand delivered to the County Public Service Board offices on or before close of business on 4th September 2020 in a sealed envelope addressed to:
The Secretary
Murang’a County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 52-10200
MURANG’A