Job Description
Position Overview
- The Veterinary Officer will be responsible for providing veterinary care, promoting animal health, and supporting livestock development in the project area.
- The role involves working with rural communities, collaborating with local partners, and contributing to the overall success of the project
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services:
- Diagnose, treat, and manage animal diseases and illnesses in livestock.
- Disease Prevention and Control:
- Implement vaccination programs, manage disease outbreaks, and conduct surveillance activities.
Extension Services:
- Provide technical advice and training to farmers on animal health, nutrition, breeding, and disease prevention.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Collect and analyze data on animal health, track project impact, and generate reports.
Capacity Building:
- Train and supervise local veterinary counterparts.
Community Engagement:
- Liaise with local leaders, farmer groups, and other stakeholders to promote animal health awareness.
Data Management:
- Maintain accurate records of treatments, vaccinations, and other relevant information.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with other project staff, partners, and government agencies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science.
- Proven experience in rural veterinary practice.
- Familiarity with common livestock diseases in the NORTH EAST region.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluency in local languages (Hausa, Kanuri, etc.) is a plus.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and surgery.
- Knowledge of vaccination protocols and disease control strategies.
- Ability to conduct and interpret laboratory tests.
- Experience in training and capacity building.
- Strong data collection and analysis skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Perform Any other task assigned by your line manager.