Field Veterinarians
VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor, P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
Background:
VSF Germany is an
international Non-Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and
development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas
where livestock is of importance. In the
region, VSF Germany implements activities in South Sudan, North Sudan, Kenya,
Somalia, and Ethiopia. With support in
animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the
capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and
conflict resolution, we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods
of pastoralist communities.
We seek to recruit two (2) qualified and well experienced Field Veterinarians in the following
locations within Upper Nile State, South
Sudan:
1) Maban: To support the implementation of an emergency project
2)
Malakal: To support implementation of normal project activities
These positions are field based. The Field Veterinarians will work
in collaboration with the Project Manager, community stakeholders, County
Veterinary departments & partner organizations.
Key
Responsibilities:
• The Field Veterinarians will be responsible for implementing the
livestock component of the projects.
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Project
Manager.
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He/She will be required to identify, supervise and
provide training to the Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), Animal Health
Auxiliaries (AHAs) within the projects.
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Conduct community dialogue meetings to raise awareness
on Zoonoses.
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Maintain close contacts with Animal Health staff both
private and government.
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Monitor livestock diseases (surveillance) and report
disease outbreak to government veterinary authorities through the Project
Manager.
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Coordinate the procurement of veterinary supplies and
equipment for local veterinary stores.
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Provide professional support on technical aspects to
local veterinary health teams.
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Develop work plans, financial projections and verify
all financial reports on the respective component.
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Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of
the same in the project narratives.
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Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the
community in cooperation with specific expert agencies.
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Establish and maintain good work relationships with
local authorities, community and other stakeholders within and outside the
project areas.
• Provide business training to community based veterinary drug store
owners.
• Support the Project Manager in conducting baseline surveys and project
development
Qualifications,
Experience, Attributes & Skills required:
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University Degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
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A minimum of 3 years working in Livestock related
Rural Development Projects
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Knowledge in epidemiology and participatory disease
search
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Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral
communities
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Excellent knowledge of pastoral market issues
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Excellent computer knowledge
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Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
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Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an
application letter and CV plus names of 3 professional referees to the postal/email address given above, or to the VSF Germany office in Juba, Hai Malakal area.
Indicate on the subject the job title & location. Applicants will be
assessed on a continuous basis, alongside internal applicants. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date
for receiving applications is
12th November, 2012, on
or before 17.00hrs.
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