Assistant Director Veterinary Services Job Nairobi City CPSB
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
- Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines is an added advantage: – Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board
- Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognised Institution
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution
- Demonstrate high degree of professional and technical competence and administrative capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Have served in the grade of Chief Veterinary Officer (job group N) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Leadership Skills b) Communication skills c) Interpersonal skills d) Organizational skills e) Negotiation skills f) Ability to build and lead cohesive teams g) Problem-solving skills
- Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya leadership and integrity
This position is responsible for providing animal health services, veterinary public health services , animal disease control and welfare services.
Key Responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise Sub-County technical Officers as they implement planned pest control activities;
- Coordinate and promote the development and transfer of appropriate technologies for disease control;
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Participate in carrying out economic impact assessment on animal diseases
- Undertake forensic investigations and compile appropriate reports
- Offer veterinary services at ports of entry
- Undertake disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
- Train stakeholders on vector control programme, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices
- Treat sick animals
- Analyse data and prepare reports on animal health, products and markets
- Undertake postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests
- Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations
- Inspect, grade and license plants processing animal products and transport carriers/containers
- Participate in field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides
- Disseminate data/information on animal health, products and markets; and
- Collaborate with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.
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