Job Summary:

08/2025/KCPSB

Duties And Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- preparing 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 implementation of projects and programmes in Animal Health and Welfare; participating in formulation and review of animal health policies, strategies and laws; coordinating management of Veterinary Farms, quarantine stations and sentinel herds; and planning monitoring and evaluation of Animal Health programs.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

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

• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines (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;

1. Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
2. Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
3. Have shown merit and outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing animal health services.

How To Apply:

Note: - 1. All applications should be submitted on or before Tuesday 25^th March 2025 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:- The Board Secretary/CEO 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.  

2. Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-

• National Identity Card
• Academic and professional certificates
• Leaving certificates and other testimonials
• Registration certificate to a relevant Professional Body

 

3. Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply