Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The Director of Veterinary Services is responsible for directing, coordinating, and implementing veterinary services programs and projects within Nairobi City County. This senior leadership position involves managing animal health, animal control, and veterinary public health services while ensuring the implementation of leather development policies. The role requires a high degree of professional and technical competence to manage both human and fiscal resources effectively, supervising staff performance, and maintaining administrative links with national and international veterinary standards.
Responsibilities and Duties
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct animal health, animal control, and veterinary public health services in the county.
Coordinate the implementation of animal health, animal control, veterinary public health, and leather development policies in the County.
Manage the county directorate of veterinary services human resource capacity development.
Manage fiscal resources for the directorate and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
Provision and improvement of administrative services.
Supervise and manage staff, programs, and administrative functions for the directorate.
Oversee staff performance appraisals.
Operational Responsibilities
Promote collaboration and stakeholder participation in animal health and leather development service delivery.
Coordinate veterinary research liaison and training programs in the county.
Coordinate implementation of work plans and budgets for veterinary services.
Ensure compilation of periodic reports and preparation of performance contracts.
Provide technical guidance in all aspects of animal health, animal control, and leather development.
Coordinate veterinary services technical forums, workshops, and seminars.
Improve administrative links between the county headquarters and field services, ensuring disease reporting aligns with World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) standards.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of departmental projects and programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Academic qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
Master of Science Degree in any of the following: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, or Occupational Health and Safety.
Professional Qualifications:
Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
Certificate in Senior Management Course (at least 4 weeks) from a recognized institution OR any other recognized Management Course.
Work Experience:
Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, with at least three (3) years in a senior position within the Public Service or Private Sector.
Integrity: Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya regarding leadership and integrity.
Skills and Competencies
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
High degree of professional and technical competence in veterinary medicine.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the Nairobi City County Public Service Board application portal at cpsb.nairobi.go.ke to submit their applications.
