ILRI Team Leader - Herd Health Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
ILRI Team Leader - Herd Health Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Team Leader, Herd Health to lead research on animal health and delivery of animal health services
ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.
Key Responsibilities
Lead research on animal health in livestock systems in developing countries, including identification of animal health constraints to improve animal health
Lead the testing and development of models of delivery of animal health services
In collaboration with other research teams, lead and manage the development and implementation of multi-locational animal health research projects
Build collaboration with teams working on food safety, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, animal feeding, genomics, and diagnostics and vaccines
Collaborate with a wide range of partners including research institutions, government agencies, NGOs and private sectors to enhance research activities
Publish research findings in papers, technical manuals and briefs, policy briefs, other communication products, peer reviewed international journals and maintain expert recognition in one
or more subject areas
Lead and contribute in proposal development and resource mobilization
Perform any other related duties as may be required.
Requirements
PhD in an animal health or relevant discipline with strong experience in veterinary service delivery
At least 10 years’ relevant post-doctoral experience and a proven track record in research in animal health.
A sound understanding of health issues in livestock systems in developing countries.
Extensive experience of working in the field, preferably in developing countries.
The ability to provide scientific leadership and manage a research team.
The ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and a proven record of collaboration.
A proven ability to mobilize resources.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate to diverse audiences
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level HG 20 and it is open to both national and international applicants.
The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Team Leader - Herd Health Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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