Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture in the implementation of the program to engage young people in agriculture called Jenga Kesho Ilyo bora (Building a Better tomorrow- BBT). BBT is implemented through various strategies and projects in the value chain of crops and some of its goals are to increase employment for 20,000 youth and women through skills development activities (internship), to establish 12,000 economic activities at the village level as well as the cultivation of large farms (Block farms) by 2030.

As part of the strategy to strengthen extension services in this country, the Ministry of Agriculture has also planned to implement a special program for extension services through young graduates (BBT Agricultural Extension Entrepreneurship Scheme- BBT AEES). Through BBT-AEES two thousand positions (2000) need to be filled by graduates of agricultural fields to provide extension services in the cotton crop in the order of temporary employment as follows: -

4.0. POSITION: - Rodent Trainer (3 POSTS MOSHI)

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking for a skilled and dedicated Rodent Trainer to join the Tuberculosis program, with a strong understanding of animal behavior, and training techniques.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
• Possession of Secondary School Certificate with division IV and atleast three passes.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Proven experience in managing animals.
• (Not required) Persons with at least 1-year prior experience training animals, specifically African Giant Pouched Rats, are especially encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in socialization and habituation of young Rats.
• Training Rats to detect Tuberculosis (TB).
• Monitor rats’ health and welfare and report accordingly.
• Accurately document and report rat training performance, per agreed schedule.
• Make sure rats houses are clean and maintained well.
• Feed, water and weigh rats daily, or according to agreed schedule.
• Clean rats kennel weekly (according to agrees schedule) and house check to ensure each rat is in correct cages with identity card.
• Complete knowledge and skills training and assessments.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Superior.

AGE: Not above 45 years old

SALARY: As per Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 6 of 2022 which is applicable at the moment.

TERMS OF CONTRACT: Contract will be for 1 year (including a 6-month probationary period) and is renewable depending on the performance and funding.

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions at The SUA-APOPO RODENT RESEARCH PROJECT. The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES. Furthermore, the Applicant must submit a copy of a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV with a NIDA NUMBER and other Testimonials. All applications should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION), P.O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO to reach him not later than two weeks from the date of this Advertisement.

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