Ongoing Recruitment at Kenya Veterinary Board

Job Specification

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer for efficient coordination of technical function of Kenya Veterinary Board.

Specific Job Specification will entail:-

• Coordinating the registration and retention of eligible veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals;
• Overseeing maintenance of an up to date annual register of all veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals;
• Coordinating registration of eligible institutions offering animal health services;
• Overseeing the development of standards for curricula for animal health training courses in the country;
• Overseeing the setting, moderation, administration and marking of preregistration examinations of the Board;
• Ensuring enforcement of quality in the veterinary internship process; and

Overseeing the issuance of licenses to veterinary surgeons, veterinary paraprofessionals and institutions involved in veterinary practice. In addition, an officer at this level will be responsible for:-

• Ensuring prudent utilization of resources within the Department;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the Department; and
• Ensuring performance management, capacity building and development of personnel working in the Quality Assurance Department.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Have a Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least five (5) in a management Position;
• OR
• Served in the grade of either Assistant Manager Education, Licensing, or Registration for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A valid Certificate of registration by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or Corporate Management Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Met all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative skills as reflected in work performance and result

POSITION REF: KVB/MQA/01/2024

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Job Specification

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer for efficient coordination of Compliance and Enforcement function of Kenya Veterinary Board.

Specific Job Specification will entail:-

• Overseeing inspection and licensing of private veterinary practices;
• Overseeing inspection and approval of animal health training institutions and NonGovernmental Organizations (NGO’s) handling animals;
• Ensuring inspection of veterinary laboratories;
• Overseeing the enforcement of animal welfare through proper handling and use of quality inputs;
• Ensuring enforcement of veterinary professional Code of Ethics;
• Coordinating the implementation of the department’s policies, legal frame work, strategies;
• Ensuring inspection activities in the headquarters and regions;
• Overseeing enforcement of veterinary standards in animal welfare and veterinary inputs; ensuring investigation of cases of malpractices and misconduct; and

Overseeing inspection and approval of animal health training institutions and NonGovernmental Organizations (NGO’s) with animal health and welfare. In addition, an officer at this level will be responsible for:-

• Ensuring prudent utilization of resources within the Department;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the Department; and
• Ensuring performance management, capacity building and development of personnel working in the Inspection and Compliance Department.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Have a Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least five (5) in a management Position;
•  OR
• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager Inspection or Compliance for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A valid Certificate of registration by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or Corporate
• Management Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative skills as reflected in work performance and results.

POSITION REF: KVB/MCE/02/2024

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Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
The functions of the Manager Finance, Human Resource and Administration entail:-

• Oversee the Human Resource and Administration, Corporate Communications and Information Communication Technology management in the Board;
• Formulate, interpret and implementation of human resource, corporate communications and information communication technology policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Responsible for the prudent management and utilization of all the resources under the above departments;
• Responsible for the development of a master strategy and business continuity management of the Directorate;
• Responsible for the implementation of the Board’s resolutions on matters affecting the departments under his or her oversight role;
• Responsible for the consolidation of the departmental procurement plans and budgets;
• Responsible for team work and collaboration among the various departments under his or her supervision;
• Coordinating the preparation of respective board papers for Finance and Human Resource Board committees;
• Ensuring efficient, effective, professional and sustainable human resource and administrative systems within the Board; and
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies of the respective departments.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must-:

• Have a Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least five (5) in a management Position;
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
• Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Have a certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative skills as reflected in work performance and results.

POSITION REF: KVB/MFHRA/03/2024

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Job Specification

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Job Specification will entail:-
Inspecting private veterinary practices, veterinary laboratories, animal health training institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) handling animals; and Enforcing veterinary standards in animal welfare and veterinary inputs. In addition, duties will entail:-

• Sensitizing practitioners on Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals (VSVP) Act, Regulations & Code of Ethics;
• Attending court cases to give evidence as witnesses in veterinary malpractices;
• Initiating legal proceedings against those violating the Veterinary Act and Regulations; and closing down illegal veterinary practices.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• A Valid Certificate of registration by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

POSITIONS REF: KVB/VI/04/2024

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Job Specification
This is the entry for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Driving vehicles and detecting common mechanical faults;
• Carrying out minor repairs;
• Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring safety of the vehicle on and off the road; ensuring safety of passengers and goods; and
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade II;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Minimum period of four (4) years active driving experience; and
• Adequate knowledge of the Highway Code.

REF: KVB/DR/05/2024

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Job Specification
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Cleaning offices, machines/equipment/apparatus;
• Maintaining general cleanliness around the offices by collection and disposal of litter;
• Collecting and disposing waste including papers and ensure general proper sanitation;
• Dusting the office and ensuring habitable office conditions;
• Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement;
• Dispatching letters and files; and
• Performing general gardening including landscaping, lawn scarping, cutting grass, weeding, and pruning.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+.
• Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Proficiency in computer applications

REF: KVB/OA/06/2024