Wanted: Department Head – Animal Health
Main Purpose Of The Job
Provides animal disease related technical and strategic advice and services as resource person on animal health research (R&D), scientific knowledge and expertise, and through design, technical backstopping, and support for the implementation and appraisal of activities aimed at the control of animal diseases.
Duties (Not Limited To)
• Care for, feed, monitor, medicate and perform minor treatment on animals.
• Assist staff with customer questions or issues.
• Prescribe animal medication
• Keep current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to store manager.
• Provides excellent customer service and focus.
Knowledge, Skill, And Abilities
• Must be patient, courteous and resilient.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behaviour
• Compassion.
• Decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
Experience
1 year experience.
Qualification:
Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Diploma in Animal Health & Production.
Apply with a detailed comprehensible curriculum vitae to:
e-mail: [email protected]
By post:
The Director,
P O Box 80051
Gaborone
Closing date: 30 November 2015
