Assistant Fisheries Officer II at Vihiga County Government

Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga. The County’s population stands at 612,000.

 

Assistant Fisheries Officer II

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationVihiga
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements: -

  • Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Aquatic science or equivalent aquaculture-related qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Previous working experience in an active fish hatchery or as an aquaculture extension provider;
  • Proficiency in computer skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing aquaculture extension services at the sub-county level, including conducting field days and training of fish farmers;
  • Monitoring and feeding of hatchlings in the fish indoor hatchery and fry in hapa nets;
  • Assist with artificial propagation of catfish and breeding of Nile Tilapia;
  • Preparation of sex-reversal hormones for fish propagation;
  • Collect and submit timely and accurate data from the field or as required;
  • Aquaculture record keeping and data management;
  • Organize trainings and demonstrations for fish farmers and aquaculture related groups;
  • Promote fish value addition, marketing and quality control,
  • Reporting to the Sub-County Fisheries Officer.
  • Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Method of Application

The applicants should download the application for Employment form the official County Website, complete it and submit to the undersigned on or before Friday 23rd January, 2024 at 5pm.

THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
P.O. BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI
QUEENS ARCADE BUILDING MBALE TOWN
ALONG KISUMU KAKAMEGA ROAD

Do not attach your ID card, Academic, Professional or any other documents to the application form

County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to apply.
County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them
 

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