A public sector employer is inviting applications from qualified and experienced veterinary professionals for two permanent and pensionable positions in Job Group “P”. The positions are based in Nairobi and are suitable for candidates with a strong background in veterinary medicine, animal health services, veterinary public health, disease control, animal welfare, and technical supervision.
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting animal health services, veterinary public health services, animal disease control, animal welfare services, and related regulatory functions. The role also involves coordination of disease control activities, stakeholder training, veterinary inspections, forensic investigations, data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the veterinary sector.
Vacancy Summary
- Position: Veterinary Officer
No. of Positions: 2
Job Group: P
Contract Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Range: KES 94,170 – KES 129,300
House Allowance: KES 45,000
Commuter Allowance: KES 12,000
Location: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 23 May 2026
Job Purpose
The Veterinary Officer position is responsible for providing animal health services, veterinary public health services, animal disease control services, and animal welfare services. The role is designed to support the effective delivery of veterinary services at both technical and supervisory levels.
The officer will be expected to contribute to the prevention, control, and management of animal diseases, promote good veterinary practices, support disease surveillance and mapping, inspect animal product processing facilities, and work with stakeholders to improve veterinary service delivery.
The position also involves supervision of Sub-County technical officers, coordination of pest and disease control activities, participation in economic impact assessments, forensic investigations, treatment of sick animals, and dissemination of information on animal health, animal products, and markets.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Veterinary Officer will perform both managerial and operational duties as outlined below.
Managerial and Supervisory Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible for providing technical guidance and supervision in the implementation of veterinary programmes and disease control activities.
Key duties will include:
- Supervising Sub-County technical officers as they implement planned pest control activities.
- Coordinating and promoting the development and transfer of appropriate technologies for disease control.
- Providing guidance to field officers involved in animal health, disease control, and veterinary public health activities.
- Supporting the implementation of planned veterinary programmes at the Sub-County level.
- Ensuring that technical officers follow approved disease control procedures and veterinary service standards.
- Supporting coordination between technical teams and relevant stakeholders involved in veterinary services.
- Promoting effective implementation of animal disease control strategies.
- Supporting the transfer of appropriate technologies that improve disease prevention, control, and response.
- Providing technical input in pest control planning and implementation.
- Ensuring that field veterinary services are delivered in a coordinated and professional manner.
Operational Responsibilities and Tasks
The Veterinary Officer will also be expected to carry out technical and operational responsibilities related to veterinary service delivery.
Key duties will include:
- Participating in carrying out economic impact assessments on animal diseases.
- Undertaking forensic investigations and compiling appropriate reports.
- Offering veterinary services at ports of entry.
- Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, mapping, vaccination, and enforcement of livestock movement regulations.
- Training stakeholders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare, and good veterinary practices.
- Treating sick animals.
- Analysing data and preparing reports on animal health, products, and markets.
- Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
- Interpreting laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations.
- Inspecting, grading, and licensing plants processing animal products and transport carriers or containers.
- Examining and issuing animal health certificates.
- Participating in field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines, and acaricides.
- Disseminating data and information on animal health, products, and markets.
- Collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services.
Detailed Role Description
The Veterinary Officer will support animal health services through diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and field veterinary interventions. The officer will be expected to work with technical teams, stakeholders, and relevant institutions to ensure effective veterinary service delivery.
In disease control, the officer will participate in disease search, mapping, vaccination, and enforcement of livestock movement regulations. This is important in preventing the spread of animal diseases and protecting both livestock populations and public health.
The officer will also support veterinary public health functions, including inspection, grading, and licensing of plants that process animal products. This includes transport carriers and containers used in the handling or movement of animal products. These duties support food safety, regulatory compliance, and public health protection.
The role also requires participation in forensic investigations. The officer will be expected to undertake investigations and compile appropriate reports. This means the officer must be able to handle technical findings professionally and present them in a clear and accurate manner.
In addition, the officer will support stakeholder training. This includes training on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, animal welfare, and good veterinary practices. Through these activities, the officer will contribute to improved awareness and adoption of better practices among stakeholders in the livestock and veterinary sectors.
The officer will also analyse data and prepare reports on animal health, products, and markets. This requires the ability to work with technical information and translate it into useful reports for decision-making, planning, and service improvement.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have the following academic qualification:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
The following qualification will be an added advantage:
- Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines from a recognized institution:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Surgery
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics
- Occupational Safety and Health
Professional Qualifications and Membership
Applicants must have the following professional qualifications and memberships:
- Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence and administrative capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.
Previous Relevant Work Experience
Applicants must have served in the grade of Chief Veterinary Officer, Job Group N, for a minimum period of three years.
Functional Skills and Behavioural Competencies
Applicants should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Leadership skills.
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Ability to build and lead cohesive teams.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
The officer will participate in the development of the annual budget of the section. This responsibility supports planning, resource allocation, and effective implementation of veterinary activities.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
The officer will be responsible for assigned physical assets, including:
- Office equipment and furniture.
- Any other allocated assets.
Decision-Making and Job Influence
The Veterinary Officer will have a role in providing technical guidance and influencing implementation of veterinary activities.
The officer will:
- Provide guidance and supervise Sub-County technical officers as they implement planned pest control activities.
- Coordinate and promote the development and transfer of appropriate technologies for disease control.
Working Conditions
The role is generally exposed to minimum disagreeable conditions in the office environment. The job holder will have normal office facilities, which may include an office with a desk.
However, the role also involves high exposure during field veterinary duties. The officer may be exposed to zoonotic diseases and vectors in the line of duty and may use potentially dangerous drugs and chemical substances during official work.
The position may involve major occupational risks, including:
- Infections.
- Cuts.
- Bruises.
- Strains.
- Exposure to dangerous drugs and chemical substances.
- Accidents that may result in serious harm.
The officer will be required to use personal protective equipment at all times during supervisory work on field veterinary services. The role also involves risk exposure and risk allowance.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application is 23 May 2026.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official application channel provided by the recruiting institution.
