Senior Assistant Animal Health Officer at State Department for Livestock Development in Kenya

    Senior Assistant Animal Health Officer

    State Department for Livestock DevelopmentKenya

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    1 week ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Government & Public Administration
    Other / Miscellaneous

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    Job Description

    The Public Service Commission of Kenya invites applications for the position of Senior Assistant Animal Health Officer under the State Department for Livestock Development. This is a full-time role on job scale CSG 9, with four vacancies available. The position is open to serving officers only.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Perform duties related to animal health and livestock development as assigned by the department.

    Required Qualifications

    • Minimum years of experience required: 3

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Other / Miscellaneous

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Visit the official Public Service Commission recruitment portal to submit your application. The application deadline is 26th August 2026. PSC does not charge any application fee.

    Show Your Field Experience in Livestock Health

    This role is for serving officers, so your application should reflect your hands-on experience in animal health and livestock management. Hiring managers will be looking for evidence of your practical skills and understanding of government livestock programs.

    1. Highlight your direct experience: Clearly list your years of service in animal health, specifying any livestock species you've worked with and the types of interventions you've handled. Quantify your achievements where possible, such as number of animals treated or vaccination campaigns conducted.

    2. Show your knowledge of government procedures: Since this is a public service role, demonstrate your familiarity with government regulations, reporting formats, and standard operating procedures. Mention any experience with government livestock extension services.

    3. Emphasize your communication skills: As an animal health officer, you'll interact with farmers, herders, and other stakeholders. Provide examples of how you've effectively communicated complex health information to diverse audiences.

    4. Prepare for competency-based questions: Expect questions about how you've handled disease outbreaks, managed difficult situations, or improved animal health outcomes. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.

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    animal health
    livestock
    government
    public service
    veterinary