An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer for efficient coordination of Compliance and Enforcement functions of Kenya Veterinary Board.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing inspection and licensing of private Veterinary practices;
Overseeing inspection and approval of Animal Health Training Institutions and Non-Governmental 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
Non-Governmental 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.
Requirement for appointment
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 recognized institution;
A valid Certificate of registration by Kenya Veterinary Board;
Met all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
Certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer application skills; and
Demonstrated managerial and administrative skills as reflected in work performance and results.
