Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:
Breeding Technologies Preparing livestock production reports;
Analyzing livestock inputs and products samples;
Participating in livestock improvement and multiplication;
Undertaking genomic evaluation of livestock;
Developing and updating sire catalogues; and
Collaborating with other officers in carrying out research in breeding and breeding technologies. 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 avail livestock tissues, DNA, semen and embryos of all livestock and emerging livestock species in Kenya for both research and breeding;
Updating database on all livestock tissues, DNA, semen and embryos of all existing and emerging livestock species;
Training famers individual farmers/ communities for conservation of animal genetic resources; and
Participating in research activities pertaining to genebanking and conservation.
Germplasm Production
Supervising media preparation;
Collecting germplasm;
Evaluating and validating animal germplasm;
Processing of germplasm;
Packaging animal germplasm;
Preservation of germplasm;
Ensuring adherence to good veterinary practices;
Training staff and other stakeholders in germplasm processing;
Validating laboratory results and making appropriate recommendations; and
Participating in research activities pertaining to germplasm production.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board and in good standing; and Proficiency in Computer Application;
Skills and competencies
Good interpersonal skills;
Communication skills;
Commitment to duty;