Research Associate III at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a point person for animal health for the field team and Eco-PPR Scientists as per IACUC protocols
• Act as a link to Community Disease Reporters for passive surveillance and coordinate regular visits to households to monitor herd dynamics
• Supervise animal sampling activities in the field for purposes of cross-sectional/longitudinal and pre/post vaccination surveys for disease surveillance and sero-monitoring, respectively
• Work with local staff to identify PPR outbreak spots, and conduct outbreak investigations and collect appropriate samples and data
• Assess training needs and participate in training of animal health technicians/students on attachment
• Coordinate animal health activities by scheduling and directing on work to be done for each day
• Contribute to the planning, coordination and implementation of research activities as per project plan
• Contribute to project reports and other technical reports
• Perform any other related duties as may be required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Veterinary Medicine (Kenya Veterinary Board registered veterinary surgeon)
• Two years relevant experience with degree or five years relevant experience with diploma
• Experience in animal handling, clinical monitoring, sampling and sample processing
• Knowledge and experience working with small ruminants will be an added advantage
• Experience in data analysis and report writing preferred
• Experience in livestock disease surveillance in the field
• Good understanding of methods, techniques and procedures



 
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Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 12 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position on a 1-year fixed term contract. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances

How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above before 28 April 2020. The position title and reference number REF: RA/042/2020 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.