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Agricultural Officer

Job Summary:

An officer at this level will be deployed in the sub county or as ward Agricultural officer to coordinate activities one of the following areas; Crop Production, Land Development, agricultural extension and Project management. Further, duties and responsibilities will entail management of information desks within the division.

Duties And Responsibilities:

An officer at this level will be deployed in the sub county or as ward Agricultural officer to coordinate activities one of the following areas; Crop Production, Land Development, agricultural extension and Project management. Further, duties and responsibilities will entail management of information desks within the division.

Qualifications:

Requirement for appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

• Bachelors of Sciences [BSc.] degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from recognized institution.

Director Veterinary Services

Duties And Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- preparing project proposal for resource mobilization in animal health; preparing and implementing work plans and budgets; preparing technical reports and managing animal health information and dissemination to stakeholders; planning and coordinating implementation of projects and programmes in Animal Health and Welfare; participating in formulation and review of animal health policies, strategies and laws; coordinating management of Veterinary Farms, quarantine stations and sentinel herds; and planning monitoring and evaluation of Animal Health programs.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

• Have served in the grade of Deputy Director Animal Health in the public service or a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Animal Health Management; Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Livestock Economics or Health Extension from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines (Added advantage); Animal Production, Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Environmental Science, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Poultry. Science, Apiary Science, Aquatic Science or Wildlife. Health and Management from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown merit and outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing animal health services.

Veterinary Officer – 2 Posts

Job Summary:

This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer to undertake 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 advise on animal breeding and welfare; and undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer to undertake 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 advise on animal breeding and welfare; and undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must. – 

• be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Animal Health Assistant – 3 Posts

Job Summary:

This entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting; demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting; carrying out vaccination; and undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.

Duties And Responsibilities:

This entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting; demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting; carrying out vaccination; and undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: – 

• Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Health Environmental Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution.
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Livestock Production Assistant II – 2 Posts

Job Summary:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail collecting data and information, doing extension work during farm visits and farmer trainings, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and carrying out practical demonstrations on livestock production technologies and techniques.

Duties And Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail collecting data and information, doing extension work during farm visits and farmer trainings, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and carrying out practical demonstrations on livestock production technologies and techniques.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Animal Health and Production, Dairy Technology, Animal Science, Agriculture, Apiculture or Range Management from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Assistant Livestock Production Officer III – 2 Posts

Job Summary:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and information, collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and information, collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Animal Health and Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management, Natural Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Assistant Irrigation Engineer I

Job Summary:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; Irrigation systems site in the County; Design and develop BQs for irrigation dams, pans and pipelines; Carry out identification of suitable irrigation sites in the County; Design feasibility test of irrigation water and soils; Calculate crop water requirements for various irrigated crops; Any other activity related to irrigation in the County

Duties And Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; Irrigation systems site in the County; Design and develop BQs for irrigation dams, pans and pipelines; Carry out identification of suitable irrigation sites in the County; Design feasibility test of irrigation water and soils; Calculate crop water requirements for various irrigated crops; Any other activity related to irrigation in the County

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have; –

• Served in the grade of Assistant Irrigation Engineer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private sector for at least three [3] years;
• Bachelors of Science [BSc.] degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural engineering, Agricultural and Bio systems Engineering, Soil, water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio systems engineering, Bio mechanical and processing engineering, soil and water engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from recognized institution

Engineering Technologist III (Irrigation) – 2 Posts

Job Summary:

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior. Duties and responsibilities will entail inspecting development of irrigation infrastructure collecting baseline data for irrigation planning, organizing farmers meeting for irrigation technology development training irrigation farmers on suitable scheme management and resources mobilization identifying sites for irrigation technology demonstration plots irrigation for development

Duties And Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior. Duties and responsibilities will entail inspecting development of irrigation infrastructure collecting baseline data for irrigation planning, organizing farmers meeting for irrigation technology development training irrigation farmers on suitable scheme management and resources mobilization identifying sites for irrigation technology demonstration plots irrigation for development

Qualifications:

 Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have; –

• Technician part 111 certificate in any of the following discipline irrigation, irrigation and drainage engineering soil and water engineering, Agricultural Engineering farm power and machinery engineering, processing and structure from a recognized institution and two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field.

Or

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Agricultural engineering, Agricultural and Bio systems Engineering, Soil, water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio systems engineering, Bio mechanical and processing engineering, soil and water engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from recognized institution

Assistant Agriculture Officer III – 4 Posts

Job Summary:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to crop production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate crops production technologies and information, collecting and collating crops data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting crops inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment

Duties And Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to crop production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate crops production technologies and information, collecting and collating crops data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting crops inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment

Qualifications:

Requirements for appointment 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and,
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Method of Application

Note: – 1. All applications should be submitted on or before Tuesday 25th March 2025 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary/CEO

Kwale County Public Service Board

P.O BOX 4 -80403

KWALE

Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town. Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-

• National Identity Card
• Academic and professional certificates
• Leaving certificates and other testimonials
• Registration certificate to a relevant Professional Body