Vacancy title:
Veterinary Officer
Jobs at:
Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication CouncilDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 21 2024
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 Degree holders in this cadre. An officer in this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:
• Promoting collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders to establish trypanosomiasis prevalence;
• Implementing strategies, guidelines, and programmes to assist in establishment of trypanosomiasis prevalence;
• Implementing protocol for African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) screening and implement the international standards for AAT screening;
• Undertaking Epidemiological baseline surveys in the areas with gaps in prevalence of AAT;
• Managing test samples collected from the surveillance activities;
• Collaborating with stakeholders for the purpose of AAT testing; and
• Engaging and training personnel on samples collection.
Person Specifications
• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) and a member of a professional association;
• 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: Bachelor 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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