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Inspector – 15 Posts

REF NO. VMD 01/2023

Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Registration with Kenya Veterinary Board or equivalent professional regulator; and
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer in any of the listed functional areas. Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in: –

Standards

  • Developing, and reviewing standards and guidelines for veterinary medicines registration, carrying out inspections, trade and good manufacturing practices;
  • Carrying out research to inform development and review of appropriate standards and guidelines in liaison with relevant departments and stakeholders; and
  • Sensitizing stakeholders on existing standards and guidelines.

Registration & Licensing

  • Evaluating and recommending veterinary medicines new/retention applications for registration;
  • Assessing applied variations and providing recommendation in relation to products market authorization;
  • Evaluating and responding to appeals and complaints on market authorization issues;
  • Developing, applying and reviewing guidelines for veterinary medicine evaluation and GMP compliance;
  • Developing annual registers of manufacturers of veterinary medicines, registered and retained conventional and alternative veterinary medicines;
  • Enforcing good manufacturing practice for veterinary medicines manufacturers;
  • Screening and recommending veterinary pesticides for efficacy trial.
  • Licensing the manufacture, marketing, importation, exportation, advertisement, and sale of veterinary medicines;
  • Issuing annual permits for Local Technical Representatives of foreign manufacturers; and
  • Evaluating and responding to appeals and complaints on registrations issues.

Compliance & Surveillance

  • Implementing policies, guidelines, strategies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Compliance, disposal of unwanted veterinary medicines and testing function;
  • Inspecting veterinary pharmacy premises for compliance with laid down standards;
  • Monitoring veterinary pharmacy practices for compliance;
  • Taking measures necessary to ensure identified non-compliances are addressed;
  • Monitoring clinical and non-clinical trials of veterinary medicines by individuals and institutions to be involved in the trials;
  • Ensuring adherence to proper disposal practices of expired, damaged, unregistered, fake, counterfeit and other illicit veterinary medicines;
  • Ensuring marketed veterinary medicines have market authorization;
  • Ensuring appropriate safety measures are put in place in premises that deal with veterinary medicines;
  • Ensuring veterinary medicines are stored, labelled and supplied in compliance with the law
  • Documenting exhibits and other evidence concerning violations;
  • Appearing and Testifying in courts as required; and
  • Participating with other, state agencies as needed in activities related to the enforcement of laws concerning veterinary medicines and premises.

Trade Facilitation

  • Filing returns of veterinary medicines used in Kenya to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE);
  • Compiling Register of Approved Veterinary Pharmacies for publication;
  • Compiling trade data on the volumes and types of medicines being imported and exported out of the country;
  • Processing permits for importation and exportation of veterinary medicines;
  • Licensing veterinary pharmacy practices;
  • Licensing the manufacture, marketing, importation, exportation, advertisement, and sale of veterinary medicines;
  • Issuing annual permits for Veterinary Pharmaceutical Representatives;
  • Ensuring only veterinary medicines with market authorization are allowed in or out of the Country; and
  • Eliminating unfair business practices in the veterinary medicine supply chain.

Ports of Entry.

  • Verifying import/export documents and inspecting consignments of veterinary medicines at specific ports of entry;
  • Impounding illegal, sub-standard and expired veterinary medicines;
  • Recommending disposal of impounded veterinary medicines;
  • Monitoring the market for and take measures necessary for the elimination of trade in illegal and counterfeit veterinary medicines;
  • Conducting surveillance activities to ensure safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines; and
  • Overall enforcement of VMD regulations in areas of jurisdictions in conjunction with other relevant Government Agencies.
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Competencies and Skills

  • Report writing;
  • Communication;
  • Presentation.

Legal Officer

REF NO. VMD 02/2023
Scale
: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X4,500-93,500X6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
  • Proficiency in Computer applications; and
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Reading and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual case files;
  • Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the external advocates;
  • Identifying legal and compliance risks;
  • Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the organization;
  • Coordinating handling of cases filed against VMD between the departments and external counsel; and
  • Attending court hearings.

Competencies and skills

  • Drafting;
  • Report writing;
  • Negotiation and arbitration; and
  • Analytical.
     

Driver

REF NO: VMD 03/2023
Scale: VMD 9
Basic Salary: Ksh 24,000 X2,000-26,000X2,500-33,500 X3,000-45,500 X3,500-49,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • KCSE (Mean grade of D+) or equivalent qualifications;
  • Minimum four (4) years’ active driving experience for the appropriate class of  vehicle;
  • Has sat and passed minimum of Occupational Test III for drivers;
  • Valid driving license for appropriate class of vehicle
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III:
  • First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway & Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Ensuring the safe transportation of personnel and/or goods from source to  destination as per instructions;
  • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles system;
  • Maintaining a record of the vehicle’s movement through the “Work Ticket”;
  • Monitoring and reporting the vehicle service and insurance schedule;
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle;
  • Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as they occur as per the policy; and
  • Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.

Competencies and skills

  • Interpersonal;
  • Courtesy;
  • Communication.

Accounts Assistant

REF NO. VMD 04/2023
Scale:
 VMD 8
Basic Salary: Ksh 33,500 X 3,500-59,500 X 4,000-63,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

  • Diploma in Accounting/Finance, CPA II, ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Preparing payment vouchers and submitting for processing in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
  • Maintaining registers of documents received and dispatched from the department;
  • Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books and registers and preparing management reports e.g., imprest and expenditure returns;
  • Issuing receipts for monies received;
  • Filing payments and receipts vouchers and ensuring safety of accounts files;
  • Ensuring safe custody of finance records and assets;
  • Maintaining registers of fixed assets, and debtors;
  • Balancing and reconciling cashbooks on daily basis;
  • Facilitating for withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
  • Preparing bank reconciliations, cash flow statements and monthly reports;
  • Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books
  • Processing and filing of statutory returns with the relevant institutions;
  • Verifying cashbook, payment and surrender vouchers;
  • Reviewing of the monthly staff payroll journals
  • Preparing all transfer letters for submission to the bank to effect payments;
  • Reconciling ledger control accounts, debtors and creditors ledger accounts; and
  • Preparing Audit supporting schedules for audit purposes;

Competencies and Skills

  • Analytical;
  • Communication;
  • Interpersonal.

Office Assistant

REF NO. VMD 05/2023
Scale: VMD 10
Basic Salary: Ksh 18,000 X 2,000-26,000 X 2,500-33,500×3,000-39,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • KCSE D (Plain) or equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Ensuring general office cleanliness;
  • Collecting and dispatching mails;
  • Preparing and serving beverages;
  • Performing office errands;
  • Requisationing office general supplies;
  • Operating basic office equipment; and
  • Ensuring safe custody of office facilities.

Competencies and Skills

  • Organizational;
  • Public Relations;
  • Communication;
  • Interpersonal.

ICT Officer

REF NO. VMD 06/2023
Scale: 
VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication, Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Effectively operating, supporting, and continual improvement of existing business applications, computer hardware and networks (LAN);
  • Providing ICT user administration and support;
  • Maintaining on-site and off-site data centers;
  • Implementing computer security measures and guidelines to safeguard information against malicious or unauthorized access, modification, destruction and virus attacks by ensuring antivirus programs, patches are installed and up to date;
  • Commissioning new ICT equipment, repairing and maintaining existing equipment such as desktop PCs, laptops, printers, monitors, projectors, PABX, CCTV, Biometric, UPS and other computer equipment;
  • Reviewing, testing and evaluating both hardware systems and software solutions to determine their efficiency, reliability, compatibility and updating them as necessary;
  • Implementing ICT policies;
  • Conducting staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
  • Maintaining backup of user data, CCTV and biometric data on various media; and network configurations; an
  • Monitoring network traffic and ensuring adequate speeds and capacity are being met.

Competencies and Skills

  • Report writing;
  • Communication;
  • Presentation.

Planning Officer

REF NO. VMD 07/2023
Scale:
 VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications Skills; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports;
  • Participating in the monitoring of performance;
  • Compiling supporting documents for performance reporting;
  • Collecting and analyzing data on Council programmes, activities and projects to provide information on their efficiency and effectiveness towards the achievement of the long-term strategic goals of the Council so as to ensure that the annual targets are achieved within the set timeframes;
  • Conducting training of various users in the Council on data collection tools to ensure that data collected is reliable for assessment, Strategy and Planning;
  • Conducting research initiatives on market relevance of the institution’s programmes and projects to address the gaps identified and further improve the extension programmes; and
  • Implementing methodologies for monitoring the development impact of the institution’s operations.

Competencies and Skills

  • Research Skills
  • Analytical.
  • Organizational
  • Communication

Records Management Officer

REF NO. VMD 08/2023
Scale: 
VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field: Library and Information Science, or Records and Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –

  • Preparing indexes, classified descriptive lists, location guides and inventory lists;
  • Coordinating the receiving, sorting, opening and dispatching of mails or related registers;
  • Ensuring security of information, documents, files and office equipment;
  • Coordinating maintenance of files, records and registry;
  • Initiating appraisal and disposal of files and documents;
  • Advising on care, preservation and control of records;
  • Developing and updating file index;
  • Receiving and filing of records and information;
  • Making data entries;
  • Storing and retrieving records and information;
  • Tracking of files and documents;
  • Indexing, profiling and distribution of memos;
  • Circulating of files and documents;
  • Receiving, filing, retrieving and dispatching of records and information;
  • Creating and maintaining databases for control and retrieval of records;
  • Ensuring pending correspondence and bring-ups are checked and appropriate action is taken;
  • Appraising and disposing files and documents in liaison with National Archives and Documentation Services; and
  • Ensuring proper storage, custody and preservation of archives.

Competencies and Skills

  • Report writing
  • Communication.
  • Presentation

Assistant Inspector

REF NO. VMD 09/2023
Scale:
 VMD 8
Basic Salary: Ksh 33,500 X 3,500-59,500 X 4,000-63,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  • Diploma in Animal Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Registration with Kenya Veterinary Board or equivalent professional regulator;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and

Responsibilities:
An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer in any of the listed functional areas. Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:- Standards

  • Developing, and reviewing standards and guidelines for veterinary medicines registration, carrying out inspections, trade and good manufacturing practices;
  • Carrying out research to inform development and review of appropriate standards and guidelines in liaison with relevant departments and stakeholders; and
  • Sensitizing stakeholders on existing standards and guidelines.

Registration & Licensing

  • Evaluating and recommending veterinary medicines new/retention applications for registration;
  • Assessing applied variations and providing recommendation in relation to products market authorization;
  • Evaluating and responding to appeals and complaints on market authorization issues;
  • Developing, applying and reviewing guidelines for veterinary medicine evaluation and GMP compliance;
  • Developing annual registers of manufacturers of veterinary medicines, registered and retained conventional and alternative veterinary medicines;
  • Enforcing good manufacturing practice for veterinary medicines manufacturers;
  • Screening and recommending veterinary pesticides for efficacy trial.
  • Licensing the manufacture, marketing, importation, exportation, advertisement, and sale of veterinary medicines;
  • Issuing annual permits for Local Technical Representatives of foreign manufacturers; and
  • Evaluating and responding to appeals and complaints on registrations issues.

Compliance & Surveillance

  • Implementing policies, guidelines, strategies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Compliance, disposal of unwanted veterinary medicines and testing function;
  • Inspecting veterinary pharmacy premises for compliance with laid down standards;
  • Monitoring veterinary pharmacy practices for compliance;
  • Taking measures necessary to ensure identified non-compliances are addressed;
  • Monitoring clinical and non-clinical trials of veterinary medicines by individuals and institutions to be involved in the trials;
  • Ensuring adherence to proper disposal practices of expired, damaged,unregistered, fake, counterfeit and other illicit veterinary medicines;
  • Ensuring marketed veterinary medicines have market authorization;
  • Ensuring appropriate safety measures are put in place in premises that deal with veterinary medicines;
  • Ensuring veterinary medicines are stored, labelled and supplied in compliance with the law
  • Documenting exhibits and other evidence concerning violations;
  • Appearing and Testifying in courts as required; and
  • Participating with other, state agencies as needed in activities related to the enforcement of laws concerning veterinary medicines and premises.

Trade Facilitation

  • Filing returns of veterinary medicines used in Kenya to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE);
  • Compiling Register of Approved Veterinary Pharmacies for publication;
  • Compiling trade data on the volumes and types of medicines being imported and exported out of the country;
  • Processing permits for importation and exportation of veterinary medicines;
  • Licensing veterinary pharmacy practices;
  • Licensing the manufacture, marketing, importation, exportation, advertisement, and sale of veterinary medicines;
  • Issuing annual permits for Veterinary Pharmaceutical Representatives;
  • Ensuring only veterinary medicines with market authorization are allowed in or out of the Country; and
  • Eliminating unfair business practices in the veterinary medicine supply chain.

Ports of Entry.

  • Verifying import/export documents and inspecting consignments of veterinary medicines at specific ports of entry;
  • Impounding illegal, sub-standard and expired veterinary medicines;
  • Recommending disposal of impounded veterinary medicines;
  • Monitoring the market for and take measures necessary for the elimination of trade in illegal and counterfeit veterinary medicines;
  • Conducting surveillance activities to ensure safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines; and
  • Overall enforcement of VMD regulations in areas of jurisdictions in conjunction with other relevant Government Agencies.

Competencies and Skills

  • Report writing;
  • Communication;
  • Presentation.
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Method of Application

Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a hard or soft application, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to:

The Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate;
Email: recruitment@vmd.go.ke
or deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref: …. to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Offices, PCPB Plaza, Loresho Ridge Ground Floor; Addressed to:
The CEO
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Pest Control products Board Plaza
P.O. Box 66171-00800
Westlands, Nairobi

NB: All candidates should fill and submit the attached Biodata request together with the applications.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday 6th December, 2023 AT 5.00 P.M.

 

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