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World Veterinary Day Celebrations 2019 and other activities by the Kenya Veterinary Association

World Veterinary Day Celebrations 2019 and other activities by the Kenya Veterinary Association

To mark the 2019 World Veterinary Day celebrations, themed, “the value of vaccination” the Kenya Veterinary Association rolled out a number of activities:  (1) 53rd Kenya Veterinary Association annual scientific conference; (2) livestock producers’ exhibition and field day (3) several community outreach and training activities such as mentoring veterinary students and training of animal health professionals through CPD events. 

The scientific conference

The 53rd Kenya Veterinary Association annual scientific conference themed, “Value of vaccinations” was held from 24th to 26th April 2019 at the Acacia Premier Hotel in Kisumu and attended by a total of 447 participants who included: the veterinary surgeons, veterinary paraprofessionals, representatives from the Veterinary Students Association, and key players in the sector. The event was made possible by support from 32 partners/sponsors who ranged from Government agencies, pharmaceutical industry, academia, research organization, animal welfare organizations, private practitioners, animal product processors, non-governmental agencies, small, medium and large livestock producers.  The conference provided a platform for stakeholders and value chain players to share and learn the new innovations, technological advancements and new research findings that directly or indirectly facilitates the realization of the immense potential held by the livestock sector.

Community outreach and training activities 

Community outreach and training activities encompassed: (1) procession with banners, band brochures, leaflets and branding for the World Veterinary Day messages along major cities and towns in Kenya; (2) livestock producer’s exhibitions at Alendu area in Kisumu targeting the general public and livestock producers to create awareness on importance of vaccinations among other animal husbandry measures.; (3) a live concert and an educative performance with key messages on world veterinary day and its theme designed to create awareness among the public on the World Veterinary Day celebrations and value of vaccinations. This was done through Sangalewa dancers, drama performances by local actors; (4) vaccination of livestock against foot and mouth disease, vaccination of dogs against rabies and population control of dogs through spaying. 

The field day was made possible by 255 Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary paraprofessionals, 25 representatives of the members of the veterinary student association and 55 veterinary interns. 

Public Media Sensitization (Video clips)

Public media discussions were held prior to the World Veterinary Day Celebrations to sensitize the public on various issues ranging from recent outbreaks of anthrax in Kenya by the Director of Veterinary Services and proper identification of animal health professionals and stewardship of antimicrobials by the Veterinary Medicine Directorate.

The Director of Veterinary Services talking about anthrax in one of the local TV station
Kenya Veterinary Association called on the government to lower the cost of production for animal products
Sensitization of the public on Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Veterinarians,Vet paraprofessionals and supervised Vet students vaccinating livestock during the WVD celebrations field day

Call for articles and advertisements for the Animal Focus Magazine

Call for articles and advertisements for the Animal Focus Magazine

CALL FOR ARTICLES

Animal Focus Magazine is a KVA publication that seeks to inform, educate and create awareness majorly to the general public on veterinary and related issues. The next issue will focus on pigs and articles are welcome on this topic or vet and vet related issues. The magazine also creates a platform to advertise to more than 2000 readership. Deadline for submission of articles and advertisements is 15th March 2019.

CALL FOR ADVERTISEMENT

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) requests you to place an advertisement in the KVA Animal Focus (AF) Magazine for your organization. AF is a quarterly publication that focuses majorly on animals (livestock/food animals, companion, wildlife and working animals) with a Vets perspective but communicated in a layman’s language to give correct, precise and factual information to these animal owners. It enjoys readership of more than 2000 persons per issue lead by Veterinarians and Para-veterinarians, then animal keepers and the general public. The Animal Focus has attracted a lot of attention in the animal resource industry since its inception in 2016. The next issue is expected in April 2019.

Please find below a rate card for advertising in the AF Magazine.

ANIMAL FOCUS MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATE CARD

(Rates are inclusive of VAT)

 ADVERT SIZE COST (KShs)

  • Back Cover 125,000/=
  • Inside Front Cover 100,000/=
  • Inside Back Cover 100,000/=
  • Inside Full Page 80,000/=
  • Half Page 45,000/=
  • Quarter Page 25,000/=
  • Strip Advert 15,000/=
  • Bottom Banner Spread 15,000/=
  • Book Mark 10,000/=

 OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • Magazine size A4
  • Print run 2000 copies
  • Print quality Full colour
  • Camera-ready artworks to be supplied by the advertiser.
  • Ready artworks to be supplied in Illustrator, PDF, Corel Draw or Photoshop.

Send articles and adverts to:

kvamagazine@gmail.com and copy to info@kenyavetassociation.com and cnchagwa@gmail.com

For more information kindly contact KVA Office on 0727 680022

Vacancy: Accountant at Kenya Veterinary Association

OVERVIEW

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 recruiting a qualified person for the position of an accountant.

DESCRIPTION

  • 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 timely filing of statutory returns to relevant statutory bodies including KRA returns.
  • 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;

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • CPA(K)
  • Member of the ICPAK and in good standing.
  • Working knowledge of accounting packages Quick Books.
  • Competence in computer applications.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in a busy accounting office.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.
  • Experience in Project Management and finance would be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

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 10:00 am Wednesday 23rd January 2019 to:

Hon. Secretary,
Kenya Veterinary Association
P.O. Box 29089-00625
NAIROBI
Via email;
recruitment@kenyavetassociation.com
cc: info@kenyavetassociation.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Veterinary Association SGM and Election Notice

Kenya Veterinary Association SGM and Election Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Kenya Veterinary Association Special General Meeting will be held on 20th July 2018 in Nairobi starting at 2:00 pm. 

Agenda 

  • Record attendance and apologies 
  • Confirm minutes of the last AGM 
  • Chairman’s address
  • Treasurers report 
  • A.O.B
  • Dissolution of Executive Committee and Elections 

KVA Elections 

Date: 20th July 2018 starting at 2:00 pm

Venue: Jacaranda Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi

Note: The nominees, proposers and seconders must be paid up members of KVA (click to view the 2018 KVA register ) and in good professional standing for them to qualify. All duly filled nomination forms must reach the KVA office on or before Wednesday 20th June 2018 by 12:00 pm (Mid-day), the nomination form can be accessed by clicking here .

Important sections of the KVA Consitution guiding elections

14.2 Duly filled nomination forms shall be received by the Honorary Secretary at least 30 days before elections 

14.3 The names of candidates, proposers and their seconders shall be displayed clearly and distinctly at the meeting prior to commencing of voting.

For more details about the elections, please refer to section 14 of the KVA Consitution.

Click to view documents

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