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CPD with World Veterinary Association & the World Continuing Education Alliance

CPD with World Veterinary Association & the World Continuing Education Alliance

KVA supports the Continuous professional development (CPD) of KVA members by providing leadership on maintaining up-to date professional standards and a means of recording your learning. KVA understands CPD’s as the education of veterinarians following complexion of their formal training. It consists of any educational activity relevant to the scope of the veterinary profession, which helps to maintain or increase knowledge, problem-solving or technical skills. Upcoming events that can earn you cpd points

The KVA is pleased to offer its members a new education service in conjunction with the World Veterinary Association and the World Continuing Education Alliance. This global solution to Continuing Education offers KVA members access to the largest resource of veterinary continuing education in the world.

The global education network has over 1000 continuing education courses from over 80 CE educators, with new education content added every week. Online studying made simple KVA members can study online from a wide range of CE short courses according to their needs. A large number of courses are available for free, with others available at a cost.

Free Education Tracker

KVA members are provided with a free Education Tracker which automatically records all learning activity on the Portal and enables members to record all other CE activities, thereby creating one central record of their CE studies. Summary reports can be created and supplied to legislators.

The KVA Education Portal is available to all members on the KVA website and all members will receive a registration email. Click here   for details on how to access the KVA Education Portal (KVA members only access)

Career Opportunity: KVB Chief Executive Officer

Career Opportunity: KVB Chief Executive Officer

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) is a Statutory Board overseeing the training, practice, registration and licensing of veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals and for matters relating to animal health and animal welfare as mandated by the Veterinary
Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act, Cap 366. The Board is seeking to engage an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the position of a Chief Executive Officer who will be based in Nairobi. The position will be for a three year contract period renewable once subject to performance. The successful candidate shall be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) guidelines.

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide dynamic leadership to the Board and be responsible for the day to day operations. The CEO will be the Secretary to the Board and the Registrar. Main duties will entail:

  • Formulation and dissemination of Board policies, programs and strategic plan 
  • Coordinating the implementation of the Kenya Veterinary Board’s strategic plans and realization of its objectives
  • Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the performance systems and contracts of all divisions
  • Financial, administration and human resource management
  • Management of transport system
  1. Have served in the Veterinary Services for at least fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at a senior management level;
  2. A Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
  3. A Master’s degree in any field of Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree in Business Administration will only be an added advantage;
  4. Be Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
  5. Have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  6. Meets all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
  7. A certificate in computer applications; and 
  8. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to translate them into veterinary policies, programmes and projects.

All applicants should submit copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Interested and qualified candidates should apply and attach ten (10) copies of certificates and testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work experience, current remuneration and names of three referees with their telephone contacts to the address indicated below by registered post marked “CEO/1” to be received on or before 23rd June, 2016 at 4.00p.m. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Opportunity : Accountant

Job Opportunity : Accountant

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) is a membership professional association for Veterinary Surgeons whose mandate is to act as a watchdog for the veterinary profession in ensuring proper management of veterinary and animal welfare issues that impact on the welfare of the veterinarians with an overall aim of enhancing animal welfare. Towards this end the Association is involved in advocacy on issues affecting the animal resource industry in collaboration with other stakeholders. The Association is in the process of increasing its efficiency and effectiveness in managing its finances and would like to engage an Accountant.

  • Implementing and enforcing all the Association’s financial policies and procedures;
  • Preparation of financial reports for Association’s management and partners;
  • Preparation and management of the Association payroll, including issuing of pay slips and ensuring accurate computation and timely payment of statutory obligations e.g. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB;
  • Performing bank reconciliations;
  • Updating and maintaining the Association’s assets register;
  • Maintaining an accurate record of the Association debtors and creditors;
  • Timely preparation of management reports, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheet.
  • Maintaining annual subscription records including invoices for all individual and corporate members, receipting of subscription fees paid and issuing of statements to members.
  • Coordinating National and Branch accounts for annual audit and any other relevant inspections;
  • Preparation and filing of statutory returns to relevant statutory bodies.
  • Supporting the Association’s budgeting process;
  • Create, maintain and update all accounting records including hard copy files;
  • Administering the payment of expense claims and invoices as appropriate;
  • Preparation of Purchase orders and identification of appropriate budget code;
  • Maintaining an income and expenditure accounts for the Association.
  • Working with the Hon Treasurer to ensure that financial management of the Association is carried out in accordance with the international and local accounting standards;
  • A minimum of CPA(K)
  • Member of the ICPAK or any other Accounting professional body and in good standing.
  • Experience in Project Management and finance would be an added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of ICT packages including Microsoft office and Quick Books.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in a busy accounting office.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and committed to meeting deadlines and creating and improving processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with myriad stakeholders at all levels.

Salary Kshs: 40,000.

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV, stating qualifications, experience, current position and remuneration, phone contact, email address, name and addresses of two (2) referees, enclosing copies of relevant certificates/testimonials, by Friday 10th  June, 2016 to:

Hon Secretary, Kenya Veterinary Association,
Head Office, Veterinary Research Labs, Kabete,
P. O. Box 29089 – 00625,Kangemi,Nairobi
Kenya.

Email: info@kva.co.ke cc. kvanational1@gmail.com
only short-listed candidates will be contacted no later than Friday 17th June 2016

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KVA Conference 2016 presentations & photos now available online

KVA Conference 2016 presentations & photos now available online

The 50th Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference presentations are now available in PDF format and can be accessed by clicking here. You can also access the presentations through the KVA conference 2016 page under the “latest news” tab.
A photo gallery capturing photos from the conference and the World Veterinary Day is also available at this page. More photos will be added as participants from the conference and the World Veterinary Day share them.

Kahariri voted KVA chair in a peaceful election

Kahariri voted KVA chair in a peaceful election

The members of the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) unanimously voted Dr Samuel Kahariri as their new national chairperson. Dr Kahariri garnered 138 votes against the outgoing Dr Victor Yamo who amassed 97 votes. Accepting his victory, the new chair said that he would work with the outgoing team for a better industry and “reengineer the focus of the association”.

He said: “I am humbled by this opportunity.”

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Dr. Samuel Kahariri making a comment after his victory on April 28, 2016 in Steers Hotel in Meru County along side other members of the new committee. PHOTO/KVA

The peaceful elections took place at the very spot— the Steers Hotel in Meru— where the annual general meeting took place. Other winners included Dr Kenneth Wameyo (the honorary secretary) who accrued 145 votes to beat his opponent Dr Toroitich Kisa (91votes).

The only female member of the team is Dr Purity Nkirote who was voted by 129 members for the post of assistant honorary treasurer. In a hotly contested post, Dr Martin Nyamweya (120 votes) became the Vice Chair against Dr Andrew Matole (112).

Dr Isaiah Chacha was elected unopposed for the position assistant secretary while Dr Joseph Odhiambo’s 135 votes made him the treasurer over Dr Sabenzia Wekesa. Out of the five contestants, the following three emerged victorious to become committee members: Dr Benson Kibore(169), Dr Solomon Onyango (161) and Dr William Kingori(134).

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