Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake regular animal meat inspection;
• Inspect establishment engaged in slaughtering livestock and processing meat;
• Determines that ingredients used in processing and marketing meat and meat products comply with the standards of purity and grading and that products are not adulterated or misbranded;
• Inspect processing areas to ensure sanitary conditions are maintained;
• Issue certificate of transport for meat transportation;
• Provide livestock extension services;
• Participate in disease control, surveillance and reporting; and
• Supervision of livestock sale yards/livestock markets.

Requirements for Appointment

• Certificate in Animal Health from a recognized institution;
• Must be registered with Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB);
• Certificate in meat inspection from Meat Training Institute (MTI);
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills; and
• Certificate in Artificial Insemination will be an added advantage;