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: recruitment@galaxy.co.bw

By post:

The Director,
P O Box 80051
Gaborone

Closing date: 30 November 2015