Job Description:

About the Job:

This role supports the Agriculture & Natural Resources department by implementing practical activities, managing farm animals and laboratory equipment, assisting lecturers with demonstrations, and ensuring compliance with safety and welfare regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of practical activities planned with lecturers.
• Treating sick animals at the farm (cost of drugs/tools excluded).
• Supervision of repairs and cleanliness of animal structures.
• Supervision of feeding of farm animals.
• Planning exhibitions and farmers training.
• Setting up and maintaining laboratory and farm equipment.
• Ensuring availability of equipment, supplies, specimen, and reagents.
• Maintaining laboratory solutions, equipment, and apparatus.
• Overseeing daily care and management of animals used for teaching/research.
• Collecting and preserving animal microorganisms in the laboratory.
• Assisting lecturers in demonstrating animal husbandry practices.
• Preparing and organizing teaching aids.
• Keeping an inventory of laboratory and farm equipment and ensuring good working condition.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare regulations.
• Preparing reports on laboratory and farm activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Animal Health from a Recognized College or University.
• Being registered and licensed by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
• A Certificate in Artificial Insemination will be an added advantage.
• Ability to conduct laboratory analysis of animal products and feed samples.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in animal production and treatment of a wide range of farm animals.
• Must be computer literate.