Veterinary Officer, Job Grade KAGRC 6

Gene Banking & Conservation

• Maintaining a national livestock resources gene bank.
• Taking stock of livestock tissues, DNA, semen, and embryos of all livestock and emerging livestock species in Kenya.
• Identification of endangered species.
• Undertaking conservation and availing livestock tissues, DNA, semen, and embryos of all livestock and emerging livestock species in Kenya for both research and breeding.
• Updating databases on all livestock tissues, DNA, semen, and embryos of all existing and emerging livestock species.
• Training individual farmers/communities on the conservation of animal genetic resources.
• Participating in research activities pertaining to gene banking and conservation.

Germplasm Production

• Supervising media preparation.
• Collecting germplasm.
• Evaluating and validating animal germplasm.
• Processing, packaging, and preservation of germplasm.
• Ensuring adherence to good veterinary practices.
• Training staff and other stakeholders in germplasm processing.
• Validating laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations.
• Participating in research activities pertaining to germplasm production.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to duty.