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;
