The county’s rich history is joined at the hip with that of the entire nation. When the Kenya-Uganda railway line was constructed, although heavily criticized as the Lunatic Express or a road to nowhere, it had a profound impact on the creation of the nation today known as Kenya.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
- Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
- Undertaking disease control activities such as disease research, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
- Participating in the training of stakeholders’ investors control programmes;
- Treating sick animals;
- Advising on good veterinary practices;
- Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
- Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and
- Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
