For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Environmental health, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Poultry Science, Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology or Animal Husbandry from a recognized institution;
Registration Certificate by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
Meat inspection or abattoir instructor or meat grading certificate from meat training institute.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in animal health field demonstrations and agricultural shows;
Participating in sample collection and dispatch;
Inspecting livestock stock routines; and collecting data and writing technical reports;
Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
Carrying out vaccination, closed castration, dehorning, ear tagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, debarking and hoof trimming;
Carry out simple treatment of animals;
Participating in disease search and reporting;
Keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data, and
Maintain dairy units.
