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 to support
implementation of project activities in Maban
County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan. These are field based positions and the
successful candidates will be based in Maban County. 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 referees to the postal or email address given
above or hand deliver to VSF Germany offices in
Malakal, Hai Jalaba Area or Juba,
Stadium Road Hai Malakal. Indicate
on the subject line the Job title. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 26th April, 2013 on or
before 17.00hrs. Preference will
be given to nationals from Upper Nile State.
Due to the urgency of the assignment, considerations will be
made as applications are received.
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