Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the County Government on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES, CLIMATE CHANGE, BLUE ECONOMY &AGRIBUSINESS
Deputy Director Veterinary
Services, Job Group ‘Q’- One Post, Advert No. CPSB/50/2023
Duties and
responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail: –
Organizing
disease research, investigations, monitoring and mapping;
Evaluating
export/imports request documents and making appropriate recommendations;
Coordinating
programmes on control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and
pests;
Carrying
out investigations on antimicrobial and acaricidal resistance;
Undertaking
postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests; interpreting laboratory
results and making appropriate recommendations;
Organizing
stakeholders’ training, seminars, workshops, field days, shows, exhibitions,
conferences on
vector
control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary
practices;
Compiling
technical reports;
Leading
team(s) in inspecting, grading and licensing plants processing animal products
and transport carriers/containers;
Enforcing
food safety and quality assurance regulations in local and export slaughter
houses and other animal product processing plants;
Issuing
animal health certificates;
Planning
field efficacy trials for drugs vaccines and acaricides;
Disseminating
information on animal health, products and markets;
Collaborating
with stakeholders in providing veterinary services;
Undertaking
forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports;
Offering
veterinary services at major ports of entry
Qualifications
For appointment to this
position an officer must: –
Have
served in the position of Assistant Director of Veterinary Services for a
minimum period of three(3) years
Be
in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a
recognized institution
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, 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 will be an added
advantage
Be
registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
Have
a certificate in Strategic leadership Development Course lasting not less than
six (6) weeks or equivalent from a recognized institution
Have
a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
have
shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence
required in managing Veterinary Services
Mandatory Additional
requirements
All applicants are
expected to attach copies of the following documents:
KRA
Tax compliance certificate
Clearance
from HELB
Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate
of Good Conduct
CRB
clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should
submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other
supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT
VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be
addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO, County
Public Service Board, County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of
Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with
disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING
WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
