Loisaba Veterinarian at Loisaba Conservacy

• Work closely with KWS veterinarians to receive training in and provide veterinary clinical care as needed for wildlife and occasionally domestic species on Loisaba Conservancy.
• Manage and help develop a veterinary facility located on Loisaba Conservancy.
• Under the guidance of Loisaba and Smithsonian leadership, collaborate with KWS, partners in the region (such as MRC) and international partners to support development of a conservation medicine research and training programme on Loisaba.
• Where possible, participate in scientific meetings, develop scientific manuscripts and engage with colleagues and collaborators pursuing veterinary and wildlife conservation research questions in Laikipia.
• Provide guidance and assistance to laboratory / field technicians, students, postdocs and others carrying out related work on Loisaba.
• Assist with implementation of Wildlife Watch Health module.
• Ensure all necessary permissions and permits are obtained where required.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised university.
• Current registration with Kenya Veterinary Board and therefore ability to attain KWS-affiliated veterinarian status.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Hold and maintain a Kenyan driving license.
• At least two years post-DVM working experience, preferably with clinical experience of working with wildlife. Prior veterinary internship and/or residency preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Enthusiasm for collaborating across institutions and countries to jointly pursue research topics
• relevant to both academic and applied audiences.
• Interest in living and working on a remote setting in Laikipia, Kenya for the contract duration.
• A master’s degree or PhD in veterinary epidemiology, medicine, pathology, or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with rhinoceros will be an added advantage.
• Other preferred (but not required) qualifications and skills include: experience designing, organising, and managing field work; experience writing grants, scientific reports, and manuscripts; and experience designing and carrying out research projects