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: -
• Carrying out practical demonstrations and training farmers on livestock production technologies and techniques;
• Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer trainings;
• collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;
• Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis;
• Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment;
• 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, mating programmes, fodder production and conservation, value
• addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging Livestock Programmes and other animal husbandry practices; and
• Compiling reports relating to area of specialization.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointmentto this grade, an officermust have: -
• Served in the grade of Assistant Livestock Production Officer II, Job Group CPSB 10/’J’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in any of the following fields: - Animal Production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or Range/Natural
• Resource Managementfroma recognized Training Institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance andresults.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate 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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