Ethiopian Public Health Institute Animal Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Public Health Institute Animal Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • Under the direct supervision and technical support of Regional guinea worm coordinator;

  • Animal health officer will perform animal guinea worm surveillance, active case search, outbreak investigation, rumor verification and other related activities.

    Roles and responsibilities

  • Conduct animal surveillance and response activities

  • Strength animal health surveillance through community based Village based volunteers (VBV)

  • Conduct active case search for guinea worm disease

  • Monitor the health of domestic animals (dogs and cats) including proactively tethered animals and provide suitable treatment

  • Supervise and carryout animal health activities

  • Conduct supportive supervision at each respective villages and kebeles

  • Facilitate and conduct dog census biannually in hot spot areas

  • Ensure tethering of all legible dogs and cats in high risk areas

  • Ensure the tethering of all suspected dogs/animals getting food and medical care as needed

  • Working under stress condition with additional extra time accordingly

  • Prepare monthly and weekly report and submit to Woreda health office and Guinea worm regional coordinator

  • Ensure that every animals welfare under the program are kept well

    Job Requirements

  • BSc in Animal health science with a minimum of four (4)years’ working experience.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Ethiopian Public Health Institute Animal Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

  • Click here to post comments

    Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.