Bioversity International Animal Health Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Bioversity International Animal Health Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Bioversity International is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Animal Health Research Specialist.
Bioversity International and ILRI are CGIAR Research Centres.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, and under the supervision of the Coordinator of the ‘BuildUganda’ Program, the Animal Health Research Specialist will support research within the ‘BuildUganda: Boosting Uganda’s Investments in Livestock Development’ Program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Responsibilities

Program reporting and administration

Work with academics and students in the project to plan, organize and implement field data collection and laboratory activities

Implement and maintain the project database system for lab data collection (project biorepository)

Ensure that project biological data are collected appropriately

Write monthly summary reports for dissemination to all project members

Travel internationally as required, for example to funder meetings in Germany or to ILRI headquarters in Nairobi

Budget management

Work with the Program Accountant and with Budget Managers to oversee, plan and track the budget

Oversee the field expenditure during sampling or survey activities

Plan the daily funding needs for the field teams

Manage stores supply and orders to external suppliers

Maintain up-to-date inventories of equipment, supplies and consumables

Communications

Participate actively in annual project meetings, some of which will be held internationally

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a biomedical subject (e.g. Veterinary Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology)

At least five years of relevant experience with coordinating

zoonotic disease research, including field sampling and slaughterhouse surveillance

Management and leadership of field and laboratory-based disease surveillance activities

Experience with veterinary diagnostics and reporting

Experience with sample storage management, control and archiving

Management and supervision of research teams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an engaging personality

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and partner organizations

Ability to communicate with different stakeholders from inside and outside Uganda

Understanding of the veterinary public health landscape in Uganda

Ability to handle electronic data entry and data management

Strong English language skills, both written and spoken

Willingness to travel locally, regionally and internationally

Experience working in an international organisation and/or in applied agricultural research

Experience with data entry in electronic databases

Experience working with international epidemiology and public health researchers

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th September, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Bioversity International Animal Health Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

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