Job Requirements

•  Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master of Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a university recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least 3 years’ experience in the position of Deputy Director of Veterinary Services or equivalent

Job Description

• This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and implementing veterinary services programs and projects within the county.
• Directing animal health, animal control and welfare, veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development services in the county;
• Coordinating the implementation of animal health, animal control and welfare, veterinary public health and leather development policies in the county;
• Managing the county directorate of veterinary services human resource capacity development;
• Managing fiscal resources for the directorate;
• Provision and improvement of administrative services;