Agriculture, fishing, forestry, wildlife jobs in Ruiru, Kenya

2 jobs found

The Donkey Sanctuary

Animal Health Assistant (AHA)

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
International Organization for Migration

Climate and Gender Consultant

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Maize Plant Health Scientist

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
UN-Habitat

Solid Waste Policy Analyst

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

Critical Minerals Specialist (Africa-Based)

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Mastercard Foundation

Director, Climate Action

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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UNEP

Environmental Affairs Specialist

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
The Donkey Sanctuary

Non-profit + 1 more

Animal Health Assistant (AHA)

Closed for applications
Job details

Contract Type

Description

About you:

  • Diploma in Animal Health or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered and retained by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).
  • At least 2 years of practical experience in animal health or veterinary support work.
  • Excellent clinical and animal handling skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with community members and colleagues.
  • Willingness to work in rural and field-based environments.
  • Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
  • Willingness to undertake work related training as required.


Responsibilities
  • Assist the veterinary surgeons in provision of routine and emergency clinical care of donkeys at the TDS Lamu Clinic and field outreach within the guidelines to Professional Conduct as issued by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
  • Support veterinary surgeons during treatments, procedures, and animal handling.
  • Assist with basic animal health interventions, wound management, and post-treatment care as directed.
  • Support record keeping, including treatment records, inventory, and daily activity logs.
  • Assist in community outreach, education, and training of donkey owners and handlers where required.
  • Prepare instruments, treatment kits, and supplies for daily clinics and field visits.
  • Supervise the burial of donkeys that die under the clinic’s care to ensure the process is carried out in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and work areas.
  • Support stock management of veterinary supplies and equipment under supervision.


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