Director Livestock and Veterinary Services, at County Government of Tana River

TRCPSB/V/NO. 023/2025: DIRECTOR LIVESTOCK AND VETERINARY SERVICES, J/G ‘R’ (1 POST)

Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
• Participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation;
• Preparing technical information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, agriculture, and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming;
• Resourcing in technical workshops and seminars;
• Researching, inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
• Developing livestock production programmes/projects;
• Preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans;
• Establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
• Coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources; and
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Livestock Production or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science, and Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension, from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science and Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, or Agricultural Extension from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.