Veterinary Officer, Job Grade Kagrc 6

Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in: Breeding Technologies Preparing livestock production reports; Analyzing livestock inputs and products samples; Participating in livestock improvement and multiplication; Undertaking genomic evaluation of livestock; Developing and updating sire catalogues; and Collaborating with other officers in carrying out research in breeding and breeding technologies. Gene banking & Conservation Maintaining a national livestock resources gene bank; Taking stock of livestock tissues, DNA, semen and embryos of all livestock and emerging livestock species in Kenya; Identification of endangered species; Undertaking conservation and avail livestock tissues, DNA, semen and embryos of all livestock and emerging livestock species in Kenya for both research and breeding; Updating database on all livestock tissues, DNA, semen and embryos of all existing and emerging livestock species; Training famers individual farmers/ communities for conservation of animal genetic resources; and Participating in research activities pertaining to genebanking and conservation. Germplasm Production Supervising media preparation; Collecting germplasm; Evaluating and validating animal germplasm; Processing of germplasm; Packaging animal germplasm; Preservation of germplasm; Ensuring adherence to good veterinary practices; Training staff and other stakeholders in germplasm processing; Validating laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations; and Participating in research activities pertaining to germplasm production. Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board and in good standing; and Proficiency in Computer Application; Skills and competencies Good interpersonal skills; Communication skills; Commitment to duty; go to method of application »