ASSISTANT VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGIST, KENTTEC GRADE 8

This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in this cadre. An officer
in this level will work under the guidance
of a senior officer.

This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in this cadre. An officer
in this level will work under the guidance
of a senior officer.

i. Implementing programmes related to T&T
eradication;

ii. Taking blood samples from livestock for African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT)
screening;

iii. Implementing sustainability programmes of T&T freed areas for increased productivity;

iv. Collecting data for socio-economic and land cover baseline surveys;

v.  Undertaking extension activities for the tsetse infested regions;

vi.  Participating in Entomological and Epidemiological baseline surveys in the areas with gaps
in densities of tsetse flies and prevalence of AAT;

vii.  Collecting data on implementation of tsetse control and eradication programmes
and projects; and

viii. Mobilizing communities to form community groups and train on vectors control and groups management in collaboration relevant Stakeholders.