Farm Assistant at University of Embu

The University of Embu (UoEm) was established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi via a Legal Notice No. 65 of 17th June, 2011 by His Excellency the President. EUC is the successor of the former Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College which started in 1947 as an agricultural training school and was later renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture in 1968. In 1990, it was upgraded to be Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College whose mandate was to develop and implement short management and technical courses, and offer research and consultancy services to enhance performance in the agricultural sector.

 

Farm Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationEmbu
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 

FARM ASSISTANT - GRADE III/IV Ref: (UoEm/FA/10/2023)
Applicants must be holders of at least KCSE D+ (Plus) aggregate or KCE Division IVand a certificate in Animal Health and Production from Animal Health Industry Training Institute (AHITI). In addition, they must:

  • Be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) and must have a valid practicing license;
  • Have at least three (3) year’s relevant post qualification work experience as a Farm Assistant; and
  • Have working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
  • Applicants with a certificate in artificial insemination will have an added advantage.

Duties;

  • Assisting in supervising farm workers and coordinating farming activities
  • Assisting in compiling and updating animal health and production records
  • Carrying out routine livestock best practices i.e. castration, dehorning, deworming, disbudding and hoof trimming
  • Livestock disease and pest control.
  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Method of Application

Visit the University of Embu website; www.embuni.ac.ke, select the Job Application Portal and fill in your details as guided; and Submit one (1) hard copy application package (with job reference number clearly marked on the envelope) with the following;

  • Application letter
  • Detailed curriculum vitae signed on all pages. The CV must include details of three (3) referees well known to you.
  • Copies of certified academic and professional certificates
  • A copy of the National ID card
  • A copy of the current pay slip (if any)
  • Other relevant testimonials

Note: Applicants who do not submit one (1) hard copy of the application package will not be considered.
Other Requirements

  • Applicants should notify the three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the undersigned in a sealed envelope or in soft via vc@embuni.ac.ke before the deadline.
  • The Application Package (hard and soft copy) should reach the undersigned not later than  pm on Friday, 17th November, 2023.5.00

The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Embu,
P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu,
Kenya.
Note:

  • Only qualified and shortlisted applicants will be contacted;
  • Persons with disability are encouraged to apply; and
  • University of Embu does not levy any fees for job application 
Interested and qualified? Go to University of Embu on job.embuni.ac.ke to apply

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