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Veterinaries San Frontieres Germany Field Veterinarian Kenya Jobs

Place of work: Turkana County; Turkana West and North Sub Counties

Donor: German Foreign Assistance

Length of Contract: Six months (1st September 2017 to 31st January 2018)

Job Summary

The purpose of Field Veterinarian position is to effectively implement Animal Health component of Protection of livelihood assets, improved water access and enhanced conflict mitigation in Northern Kenya project funded by German Foreign Assistance office.

He/she will closely collaborate with County veterinary department in implementing the project Animal Health component.

Key areas of responsibility:

Engages primarily in the implementation of Animal Health Protection of livelihood assets, improved water access and enhanced conflict mitigation in Northern Kenya project in accordance with project design, implementation plan.

Engage with County and Sub County veterinary technical personnel and other stakeholders in design and field implementation of livestock treatments and vaccination

Give technical guidance in drug procurement to ensure good quality drugs livestock are procured

Directly supervise livestock treatment and vaccination component of this project and ensure proper documentation of the same for reference and analysis.

Keep an updated database of all animal health activities.

Provides technical assistance and support to other team members of the project.

Makes sure that project activities are performed in line with the work plan;

Ensure that summary of community meetings, seminars or workshops facilitated and or attended by project staff is well documented and shared with others;

Together with the Project Manager, compiles activity specific reports for all animal health activities in accordance to organization guidelines.

Together with the Project Manager, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share with concerned stakeholders

In close consultation with the Project Manager, liaise with relevant government institutions, counterparts,

NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities;

Establish an effective working relationship with government, non-governmental and community based organizations;

Work cordially with local partners, authorities and leaders in reaching the beneficiaries.

Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical area and related issues;

Facilitate trainings, workshops, experience sharing visits, etc that are related to the needs of target beneficiaries in particular Community Disease Reporters

Job Requirement:

University Degree in Veterinary Medicine from reputable university and up to registration with Kenya Veterinary Board is a must.

At least 3 years of professional experience and NGO experience will be an asset.

Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities will be an added advantage

Language proficiency in written and spoken English;

Computer literacy in MS-Word, Excel;

Interpersonal communication and report writing skills.

How to Apply:

Interested persons should read and strictly requirements in the Terms of Reference and submit their CV and application letter not later than Friday,4th August, 2017.

The proposals should be sent to: recruitment@vsfg.org Please indicate “Field Veterinarian-Northern Kenya” in the subject line.

Review of the applications will be done on a rolling basis and selection of the successful candidate will be made when suitable applicant is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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