Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Implementation of practical activities as will be planned with the respective lecturers
2. Treating any sick animals at the farm at no fee except cost of drugs and tools/equipment
3. Supervision of repairs and cleanliness of animal structures
4. Supervision of feeding of farm animals
5. Planning exhibitions and farmers training at the farm and elsewhere as may be required.
Setting up and maintaining laboratory and farm equipment for practical sessions and
research.
6. Ensure that all equipment, supplies, specimen and reagents are available.
7. Maintain laboratory solutions, equipment and apparatus.
8. Overseeing the daily care and management of animals used for teaching and research.
9. Collect and preserve of animal microorganism in the laboratory.
10. Assisting lecturers in demonstrating animal husbandry practices, such as feeding,
breeding, health management, and record-keeping.
11. Preparing and organizing teaching aids, such as charts, models, and samples, for use in
lectures and practical classes.
12. Keeping an inventory of laboratory and farm equipment, tools, and supplies and
ensuring that all equipment are in good working condition.
13. Ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare regulations.
14. Preparing reports on laboratory and farm activities for departmental review.
Minimum Requirements
i. Diploma in Animal Health from a Recognized College or University
ii. Being registered and licensed by the Kenya Veterinary Board
iii. A Certificate in Artificial Insemination will be an added advantage
iv. Ability to conduct laboratory analysis of animal products and feed samples.
v. At least 3 years of practical experience in animal production and treatment of a wide
range of farm animals.
vi. Must be computer literate