Vacancy title:
Principal Fisheries Officer
Jobs at:
County Government of KakamegaDeadline of this Job:
16 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; -
• Compiling reports in the area of specialization;
• Developing and organizing training programs in liaison with the relevant institutions and agencies;
• Disseminating fisheries related information;
• Managing fish breeding programs, fish feed formulation, pond management programs;
• Inspecting fish handling facilities in on the farms;
• Ensuring compliance with the existing fish/ fishery products handling regulations;
• Monitoring, Control and Surveillance of fisheries resources including conducting frame, stock and catch
• assessment surveys;
• Identifying critical habitats and seasons for designing appropriate protection strategies;
• Monitoring fish habitats for pollutants;
• Carrying out diagnosis, prevention and control of fish diseases;
• Enforcing compliance of regulatory measures including licensing, closed seasons and slot sizes; and
• Promoting fish marketing and value addition. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment in to this grade, an officer must have; -
• Served in the grade of Chief Fisheries Officer, Job Group CPSB 07/’M’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Biological sciences, Natural resource management, Aquatic sciences, Biochemistry, Food science and Technology, Environmental science, Physical sciences or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Shown competence in planning and implementation of development, management and research of fisheries projects and programs;
• A broad knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related
• Acts and international conventions; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form. 2. ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: - The Officer’s Payroll Number;
• Date of first appointment;
• Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
• Substantive designation and Job Group.
• During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of
• appointment/promotion to the current grade.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with
• Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• KCPSB INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL POSITIONS IN THE COUNTY PUBLIC SEVICE - AUGUST, 2022
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• How To Apply
• All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 16th August, 2022 at 11.59 P.M. N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
• Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false
• information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified. PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are; email address
• cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and phone number 0713852573 ONLY
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