This role is for the Animal Husbandry Assistant, Vacancy No 10/26, classified under CSG 16/ JG 'D', with fifty-five (55) posts available. This is the entry grade into the scheme of Animal Husbandry Assistant, and the successful officer will work under the guidance of more experienced officers, providing essential support in the routine management and care of livestock.
Terms of Service
The employment term is based on a One (1) year contract.
Salary Scale and Benefits
Salary Scale (Ksh.): 20,030 x 510 - 20,540 x 580 - 21,120 x 580 x 21,700 x 640 - 22,340 x 680 - 23,020 x 700 - 23,720 x 780 - 24,500 per month (p.m.).
House Allowance: Kshs. 4,125 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly).
Leave Entitlement: 30 working days.
Medical Cover: As provided by the government.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Grazing, feeding, and herding animals.
Identifying and reporting sick animals and animals on heat.
Maintaining cleanliness and disinfecting the livestock structures.
Maintaining animal fodder/garden.
Milking dairy animals.
Restraining animals during milking, docking, bleeding, and other livestock routine management procedures.
Reporting animal status.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
A Form Four Certificate (KCSE) with a minimum grade D.
First Aid skills training (not less than one (1) week) from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in Computer application.
Must be physically fit.
Important Application Information
Applicants should STRICTLY submit application for ONE post only.
Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The State Department is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, people with disabilities, the marginalized, and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of the following documents during interviews: National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts.
It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Staff of the State Department. The State Department does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make their applications by completing One (1) application for PSC form (Revised 2016). The form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Completed application forms and certified copies of academic and professional certificates should reach:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, STATEDEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; P.O BOX 34188-00100 NAIROBI
OR
Hand delivered to KILIMO HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR WING "A" -ROОМ 2- 17
Applications must be submitted on or before 28TH FEBRUARY, 2026, AT 1700 HRS. EAT.
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