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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.
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.