Assistant Livestock Production Officer III at Machakos County Public Service Board

Assistant Livestock Production Officer III (MCPSB/10/2024/266) JG - H

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;
•  Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;
• Participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information;
• Collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;
• Participating in collaborative research activities;
• Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis; and
• Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment's.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health and Production, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.