Ref. No. LU/AD/18/2/21
Applicant must;
Be a holder of Diploma in Animal Health from an accredited institution.
Must have at least 1 years experience in a similar position in a recognized institution.
A certificate in artificial insemination
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementing parasites and diseases control programmes in livestock including various eradication schemes.
Monitoring the health of livestock
Disease diagnoses and treatment.
Collection of samples; including blood smears, impression smears, skin and wool scrapings, urine and faecal.
The analysis and examination of samples.
Basic Post mortem examination and the collection and submission of sample for analysis
Carry out artificial insemination.
Carry out routine management practices on livestock, including castration, dehorning, docking, hoof trimming, teeth clipping etc.
Team up with livestock technologist and other farm staff in offering training services to students and farmers.
Ensure keeping of neat, clear, accurate and upto date livestock health records.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the farm manager.
Term and Conditions:
Three (3) years contract renewable on satisfactory performance.
Salary Scale;
Animal Health Officer Grade 5 Kshs.29,464 – Kshs.39,776 p.m.Mode of Application:
Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirement of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 and must attach the following.Applicants must submit ten (10) copies of applications giving details of age, education and professional qualifications, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicants’ telephone number and email address, and enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials and give names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization. Applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (AF&P)
Laikipia University,
P.O. Box 1100-20300
NYAHURURU – KENYASo as to reach him not later than 11th March, 2021N.B. A soft copy of the application letter and C.V. only and No other attachment should be sent by email to radmin@laikipia.ac.ke
Those who had applied earlier need not to re-apply.
Laikipia University is an equal opportunity employer. Person of female gender, persons living with disabilities and those from minority group are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
radmin@laikipia.ac.ke
