Veterinary Officer Job at Washington State University - Career Opportunity in Tanzania
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Vacancy title:
Veterinary Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Washington State University

Deadline of this Job:
14 October 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT), a legally registered NGO that is supported by Washington State University and collaborating partners in Tanzania, serves to manage a broad range of public and animal health research projects in Tanzania. GAHT has the following jobs openings below....

Veterinary Officer (1 Position)
Contract duration: Twelve (12) months (full-time engagement), with possibility of renewal
Reports To: Country Administrative Manager
Location: Mara, Tanzania

Position Description:
The Veterinary Officer will support the implementation of research programs, performing the following activities; .

Duties and responsibilities:
• Support surveillance officers in collecting and reporting surveillance data through the designated GAHT surveillance data system;
• Support data analysis;,
• Prepare progress reports in line with funding agency requirements, and the distribution to relevant stakeholders;.
• Contribute to strengthening monitoring & evaluation capability;
• Participate in relevant events and meetings organized by governmental, academic and other partners;
• Work with the GAHT Operations Team to ensure project related equipment and/or electronics are purchased, stored and maintained appropriately;
• Liaise with the Pis and other researchers on respective research programs to determine field activity requirements and to collect research data;
• Carry out data collection activities as described by the PI and other senior researchers identified by the PI. These will include household surveys, biological sample collection, vaccination coverage surveys etc.;
• Maintain safe storage and distribution (to the PI) of data collected;
• Be responsible for GAHT vehicles, ensuring that they are operated solely for project activities and maintained in good order. This will include:
o Maintaining vehicle log book where mileage is recorded before commencing and completing each field trip;
o Close communication with Program Coordinator ensuring vehicle maintenance is done in a timely manner;
o Report to the Program Coordinator of any serious mechanical problems that needs immediate resolution;
o Send a copy of vehicle log book each month to the Program Coordinator;
• Manage and account for project cash advances;
• Represent GAHT at necessary meetings.
• Miscellaneous other duties as requested


Qualifications:
• A Diploma in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification in the animal production and health sector
• Three (3) years working experience in similar job position


Beneficial skills and experience:
• Demonstrated experience in planning, programme management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and report writing
• Computer literate – comfortable with email, and proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent English language writing skills
• Experience collecting and managing data sets and using mapping software a bonus
• A keen interest in developing a career in field research
• Ability to speak KiSwahili, KiMaasai, and other languages an advantage
• An understanding of the social and political landscape at regional and national levels under which sustainable outcomes must be delivered
• Good communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills • Ability to work in a multi-cultural, national environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Valid clean driving license and preferably experience of driving 4-wheeel drive vehicles


Other Technical and Interpersonal Skills for both positions:
• An understanding of the social and political landscape at regional and national levels under which sustainable outcomes must be delivered
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili, spoken and written, including scientific report writing
• Analytical skills, statistical analysis and mapping / surveillance expertise
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Valid driving license is a must
• Skills in interpersonal relations and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, national environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Please submit your detailed resume, a cover letter and relevant certificates to g.kassanga@wsu.edu  cc smollel@wsu.edu  on or before October 14th 2020. Please indicate specific job title on the subject line of your email. In your resume please indicate the contacts of your previous 3 referees. Late applications will not be considered.

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 14 October 2020
Duty Station: Tanzania
Posted: 01-10-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-10-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 01-10-2065
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