Veterinary Officer at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

The county has a rich history and folklore that makes it a favourite for cultural tourism. It was originally known as Chich Onuno (Onuno’s market) but it was renamed to Homa Bay by colonialists in 1925 because it was overlooking the then Huma Hills in Karachuonyo. Visitors from overseas pronounced Huma as ‘Homa’ and the residents adopted the name Homa Bay. Administratively, Homa Bay County has eight constituencies which also serve as Sub County administrative Units- Mbita, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay Town, Rangwe, Karachuonyo, Kabondo, Kasipul and Suba.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade into the Veterinary Officers’ cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed at sub county or ward level and will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will include;


• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;


• Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;


• Treating sick animals;


• Advising on good veterinary practices;


• Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;


• Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare, undertaking Post-Mortem examination and other diagnostic tests.


• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications 

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen


• Must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution in Kenya.


• Must be a member of a registered professional association representing the interests of veterinary surgeons.


• Must be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board and be retained in the register


• Must be licensed by the KVB with a valid practicing license


• Integrity Clearance


• Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.


• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)


• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)


• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)


• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University.

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