Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 08 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council (KENTTEC) is a state corporation mandated to coordinate all Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis eradication activities in Kenya. The Council was gazette in July 2012 by the Government of Kenya as a successor to the Pan-African Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Campaign (PATTEC). The Council was formed to sa...

Job Specification
This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in this cadre. An officer in thislevel will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:
• Implementing programmes related to T&T eradication;
• Taking blood samples from livestock for African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT)screening;
• Implementing sustainability programmes of T&T freed areas for increasedproductivity;
• Collecting data for socio-economic and land cover baseline surveys;
• Undertaking extension activities for the tsetse infested regions;
• Participating in Entomological and Epidemiological baseline surveys in the areaswith gaps in densities of tsetse flies and prevalence of AAT;
• Collecting data on implementation of tsetse control and eradication programmesand projects; and
• Mobilizing communities to form community groups and train on vectors controland groups management in collaboration relevant Stakeholders.

PersonSpecifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Biology, Biology, Zoology, Entomology, Parasitology, Vector Biology, Agriculture, Animal Health & Production or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB), a member of a professional association and in good standing where applicable Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply and attach copies of certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of at least three referees with their telephone contacts to the address indicated below or through info@kenttec.go.ke  so as to be received on or before 21 st May 2024.
Hard copies of the applications can be delivered at the Council’s Headquarters, 3rd floor, Crescent Business Center, Parklands.

All applications should be marked with the serial number of the position applied for on top of the envelope.
KENTTEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Woman, Youth and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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