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Washington State University – Global Animal Health Tanzania
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....
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Veterinary Officer (1 Position)
Position: Veterinary Officer (1 Position)
Contract duration: Twelve (12) months (full-time engagement), with possibility of renewal
Reports To: Country Administrative Manager
Location: Arusha, 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:
- Be responsible for the care of animals while they are being sampled by the project staff – including cattle, hare and small mammals
- Support data analysis:
- Prepare progress reports in line with funding agency requirements, and the distribution to relevant stakeholders:.
- Contribute to strengthening monitoring & evaluation capability:
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- 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:
- Maintaining vehicle log-book where mileage is recorded before commencing and completing each field trip:
- Close communication with Program Coordinator ensuring vehicle maintenance is done in a timely manner;
- Report to the Program Coordinator of any serious mechanical problems that needs immediate resolution:
- 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 Masters degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification in the animal production and health sector
- Three (3)years working experience in similar job position
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- Willingness to spend multiple weeks in the field at a time
- Willingness to learn and follow a complex, One Health field sampling protocol
- Experience planning for and preparing logistics for field work, including inventory and ordering supplies, organising team travel – departure and arrival times to ensure all appointments are kept
- 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 command of English and Kiswahili, spoken and written, including scientific report writing
- 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-wheel drive vehicles
- Competency in animal venipuncture
- An understanding of the social and political landscape at regional and national levels under which sustainable outcomes must be delivered
- Analytical skills, statistical analysis and mapping / surveillance expertise
- Skills in interpersonal relations and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.
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How to Apply:
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 2022.
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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