The commitment to enhancing public health, animal welfare, and food safety continues to be a major objective in national and county-level development agendas. The Animal Health Department plays a crucial role in fulfilling this vision by ensuring the proper monitoring, treatment, and management of livestock diseases and conditions. As part of its strategy to expand and strengthen its workforce, the department is inviting applications from qualified candidates for several positions in the animal health and meat inspection sectors.
This recruitment drive focuses on attracting talented professionals for various permanent and pensionable roles aimed at advancing veterinary public health, improving reproductive efficiency in livestock, and ensuring the safety of meat and animal products consumed by the public. The application window remains open until 26th June 2025.
Below is a detailed breakdown of each position currently available.
Assistant Animal Health Officer [3] / Meat Inspector
Job Group: H
Positions Available: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The Assistant Animal Health Officer / Meat Inspector will be tasked with providing frontline services in animal health and meat inspection to ensure compliance with veterinary public health regulations. Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Carrying out post-mortem meat inspection in licensed abattoirs.
- Conducting ante-mortem examinations to detect and prevent the slaughter of sick animals.
- Enforcing hygiene and sanitation standards within meat handling and processing establishments.
- Sampling meat and meat products for laboratory analysis to detect contaminants, diseases, or drug residues.
- Educating stakeholders on food safety protocols and zoonotic disease prevention.
- Ensuring proper handling and disposal of condemned meat and by-products.
- Liaising with public health and enforcement authorities in cases of non-compliance or disease outbreaks.
- Preparing regular reports on slaughter statistics, inspection outcomes, and compliance levels.
This position requires strong observational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make critical decisions to safeguard public health.
Animal Health Assistant [2] / Meat Inspector
Job Group: G
Positions Available: 3
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The Animal Health Assistant / Meat Inspector will assist in implementing meat inspection protocols and promoting hygiene in slaughterhouses and meat markets. The main responsibilities will include:
- Conducting routine inspection of animals before and after slaughter.
- Assisting in the maintenance of slaughter records and meat movement documentation.
- Implementing hygiene checks across meat processing areas and retail outlets.
- Assisting in sample collection for laboratory testing.
- Supporting the tracing of meat products suspected of contamination or originating from diseased animals.
- Collaborating with other veterinary and health officers during disease surveillance and enforcement operations.
- Educating meat handlers on proper slaughter, meat handling, and sanitation practices.
- Assisting in the maintenance of tools, equipment, and data recording systems used during inspection activities.
Candidates for this position should be detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment where food safety and animal health must be prioritized.
Assistant Animal Health Officer [3] / Artificial Inseminator
Job Group: H
Positions Available: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The Assistant Animal Health Officer / Artificial Inseminator will support livestock productivity enhancement through reproductive health services and artificial insemination (AI) programs. The scope of work will include:
- Performing artificial insemination in cattle and other eligible livestock.
- Maintaining accurate breeding records for AI services offered.
- Advising livestock farmers on reproductive health management, heat detection, and breeding schedules.
- Participating in disease control programs such as vaccination and treatment of reproductive disorders.
- Maintaining and transporting AI kits, semen, and liquid nitrogen safely.
- Conducting fertility assessments and monitoring AI success rates.
- Training farmers on basic reproductive management and the benefits of AI.
- Assisting in the preparation and submission of periodic activity reports and statistics.
This role combines technical veterinary knowledge with community engagement to increase conception rates and improve livestock genetic quality.
Animal Health Assistant [2] / Artificial Inseminator
Job Group: G
Positions Available: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The Animal Health Assistant / Artificial Inseminator will work closely with senior animal health professionals to execute artificial insemination and animal husbandry programs. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing artificial insemination services to livestock owners.
- Recording breeding history and follow-up on inseminated animals to monitor outcomes.
- Assisting in the collection and management of reproductive data at the field level.
- Educating farmers on animal breeding practices and reproductive hygiene.
- Supporting the transportation and management of AI materials and equipment.
- Participating in outreach and sensitization programs on livestock productivity enhancement.
- Coordinating with veterinary officers to handle reproductive health issues such as dystocia, retained placenta, and infections.
- Contributing to the reporting and evaluation of AI program effectiveness in designated areas.
This position is designed for motivated individuals with practical livestock handling skills and a passion for rural development.
Application Information
All applications for the above roles must be submitted on or before 26th June 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the job group levels, responsibilities, and locations prior to submitting their applications. Further information on qualifications and application instructions can be found by accessing the respective job requirement links.
Please note that this is an open advertisement, and applications will be accepted from all eligible external candidates.
If you are committed to animal health, food safety, and agricultural development, and wish to be part of a transformative team driving public veterinary service delivery, then these opportunities are for you.
Application Process:
Please refer to the “View Requirements” section for each position for detailed instructions on how to apply, including any required documentation and submission format.
Note: Since application is open through designated requirements and no specific online portal has been mentioned, there is no
