Animal Health Assistant II (24 Posts)

The County Government of Kitui is recruiting for 24 Animal Health Assistant II positions. This is a permanent and pensionable position (Terms of Service) responsible for providing essential para-veterinary services and supporting animal health programs within the county.

Salary Scale

Ksh. 23,700 x 1,040 – 24,740 x 1,070 – 25,810 x 1,090 – 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out simple treatment of animals.
• Participating in disease search and reporting.
• Demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying, and dusting.
• Carrying out vaccination.
• Undertaking closed castration, dehorning, deworming, disbudding, docking, debeaking, and hoof trimming.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Hold a Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health, Environmental Health, or Animal Health & Production from a recognized institution.
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
• Hold a Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.