Animal Health Assistant Iii At Kakamega County

No of Positions: 36
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,500 x 1,000 – 22,500 x 1,030 – 23,530 x 1,050 – 24,580 x 1,070 – 25,650 x 1,080 – 26,730 x 1,110 – 27,840 x 1,130 – 28,970 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
Responsibilities
This is entry and training grade for certificate holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties will entail:-
Carrying out simple treatment of animals;
Participating in disease search and reporting;
Demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
Carrying out vaccination;
Undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming; and
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Have a Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health or Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;