Director Veterinary Services Job in Kenya

Director Veterinary Services

Duties & Responsibilities

An Officer at this level will be answerable to the Chief Officer and will be deployed at the Head Quatres.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

preparing a project proposal for resource mobilization in animal health;

preparing and implementing work plans and budgets;

preparing technical reports and managing animal health information and dissemination to stakeholders;

planning and coordinating the implementation of projects and programs in Animal Health and Welfare;

participating in the formulation and review


of animal health policies, strategies, and laws;

coordinating management of Veterinary Farms, quarantine stations, and sentinel herds;

planning monitoring and evaluation of Animal Health programs.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Animal Health in the public service or a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Animal Health Management; Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Livestock Economics, or Health Extension from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines is an added advantage; Animal Production, Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Environmental Science, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Poultry. Science, Apiary Science, Aquatic Science, or Wildlife. Health and Management from a recognized institution;

Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;

Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and

How To Apply

All applications should be submitted on or before Thursday 9th November, 2023 by 4:30 Pm in a sealed envelope marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE

Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-

National Identity Card

Academic and professional certificates

Leaving certificates and other testimonials