VETERINARY OFFICER

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Full Time
Farming Systems Kenya

the Africa Inland Church, Nakuru Region Lay People Fellowship
(NLPF). Our main agenda is to reduce poverty through agricultural development, the main focus
being the smallholder farmers who constitute 80% of the Kenyan farming community. This is
achieved through improving their productivity to enhance incomes and food security through
appropriate technologies.
The organization works with and supports small-holder farmers to improve their productivity

and incomes. To this end, the organization wishes to recruit a competent, qualified and result-
oriented person to fill the position of Veterinary Officer to be based in Narok but working in

both Narok and Bomet Counties.
Essential Character and Character traits
Born again Christian, result oriented, values committed, self-motivated, accountable and honest.
Reporting to the Senior Programmes Manager the Veterinary Officer will undertake the
following duties:
Roles and Responsibilities
 Implementing the Donkey welfare program in Narok and Bomet Counties.
 Plan and execute the FSK disease control model in Narok and Bomet Counties.
 Organize and co-ordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for
veterinary surgeons and Paraprofessionals.
 Develop budgets and work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring
plans for veterinary program interventions in consultation with Senior Programs Manager
and the field team.
 Conduct training and provide technical advice on veterinary work to target project
beneficiaries and project partners following needs assessment/expression of need.
 Take the lead in Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of FSK’s animal welfare
work in Narok and Bomet Counties.
 Participate and collaborate on campaigns involved in various veterinary and social
aspects of the community in development.
 Develop learning materials for communities on veterinary and livestock production work.
 Develop proposals and training guide for CBOs and relevant institutions on animal
welfare principles.

 Document FSK’s action on veterinary animal welfare interventions and disseminate the
same in workshops, symposiums and journals in line with the donor requirements.
 Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the donkey welfare project.
 Any other duty as assigned by the management from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
i. Have a Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine.
ii. Must be registered and retained with the Kenya Veterinary Board and in possession
of a valid practicing license.
iii. Over 5 years of field-based experience in veterinary medicine practice
iv. Ability to share hope and the gospel with communities.
v. Innovative and proactive approach to resolving complex community needs.
vi. Must have experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
vii. Possess competencies in adult learning facilitation, planning and execution of
workshop and training activities.
viii. Demonstrate Partnership-building, networking, collaboration and representation
skills.
ix. Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage.
How to apply
The interested and qualified candidates to submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, including contact information of
three referees and a reference letter from your pastor to the email below.
Please indicate the position “Veterinary Officer” on the subject title and your Salary
Expectation. Applicants should ensure that all documents reach The Executive Director no later
than Friday 4th July 2025 by 5:00 P.M to the address provided below. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director,
Farming Systems Kenya, FSK Centre, Kiamunyi
Along Nakuru – Ravine- Kabarak road,
P.O. Box 2816- 20100, Nakuru
Email: vacancies@farmingsystemskenya.org
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