Ethiopian Public Health Institute Animal Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute Animal Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Under the direct supervision and technical support of Regional guinea worm coordinator; Animal health officer will perform animal guinea worm surveillance, active case search, outbreak investigation, rumor verification and other related activities.
Roles and responsibilities
Conduct animal surveillance and response activities
Strength animal health surveillance through community based Village based volunteers (VBV)
Conduct active case search for guinea worm disease
Monitor the health of domestic animals (dogs and cats) including proactively tethered animals and provide suitable treatment
Supervise and carryout animal health activities
Conduct supportive supervision at each respective villages and kebeles
Facilitate and conduct dog census biannually in hot spot areas
Ensure tethering of all legible dogs and cats in high risk areas
Ensure the tethering of all suspected dogs/animals getting food and medical care as needed
Working under stress condition with additional extra time accordingly
Prepare monthly and weekly report and submit to Woreda health office and Guinea worm regional coordinator
Ensure that every animals welfare under the program are kept well
Creating community awareness regarding animal guinea worm infection and other zoonotic diseases
Investigate any animal health related diseases/conditions and report to the responsible body
Participate on periodic animal vaccination calendar with whenever needed by the agriculture sector
Ensure the safety of the animal waste disposal and management of the community
Prepare field visit reports and feedbacks and submit to the relevant body
Work in closely with other organizations(EPHI,TCCE,WHO and others) who are working on Guinea worm disease eradication
Frequent field work at kebele and village level
Job Requirements
BSc degree in Animal health science with a minimum of four (4)years’ working experience.
Ability to write high quality reports and working ability in a team under difficult situation
Ability of local language (Agnua)
How to Apply
Interested applicants can register in Online through ethiojobs.net or send their CVs and relevant documents at the address given below within 7 working days from the first appearance of the announcement during office hours (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM).
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