Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 21, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and responsibilities: -
• Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;
• Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;
• Collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;
• Participating in collaborative research activities;
• Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis;
• Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipme nt;
• Preparing field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis on-farm feed formulation;
• Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions; and
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment: -
• Served in the grade of Assistant Livestock Production Officer III for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health and Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal for online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary / C.E.O.
Tana River County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA

Applications should be received on or before 28th April, 2023 at 12:00am. All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution i.e. be in possession of valid clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct) & Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Interested and qualified? Go to Tana River County on www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke to apply


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