Assistant Animal Health Officer III/ Meat Inspector - 2 Posts at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Tharaka Nithi County is one of the forty seven (47) counties in Kenya. It borders the Counties of Embu to the South and South West, Meru to the North and North East, Kirinyiga and Nyeri to the West and Kitui to the East and South East. The county lies between latitude 000 07′ and 000 26′ South and between longitudes 370 19′ and 370 46â�...

 

Assistant Animal Health Officer III/ Meat Inspector - 2 Posts

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience
  • LocationTharaka Nithi
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied  , Medical / Healthcare 

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must:

  • Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines. - Animal Health or Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
  • Be registered and retained by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
  • Have a Certificate in Meat Inspection.
  •  Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
  • Possess a Driving Licence (Motorbike riding option) and be willing to ride.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Mainly providing Meat hygiene and Inspection Services;
  • Animal breeding advice;
  • Participating in animal health field demonstrations and agricultural shows;
  • Participating in sample collection and dispatch; inspecting livestock stock routes; and
  • Collecting data and writing technical reports;
  • Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite' control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting;
  • Carrying out vaccination, closed castration, dehorning, ear tagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming;
  • Carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting;
  • Keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data;
  • Maintaining dairy units; and
  • Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor

Method of Application

Terms of service: Permanent
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.

  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
  • For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education.

Each application should be accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.

All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 26th June 2025 by 5.00 pm.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA

Tharaka Nithi County is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

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