Veterinary Officer - Nyandarua County at Farming Systems Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implementing the Donkey welfare program in Nyandarua County
• Plan and execute the FSK disease control model in Nyandarua County.
• Organize and co-ordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for veterinary surgeons and Paraprofessionals.
• Develop budgets and work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring plans for veterinary program interventions in consultation with Senior Programs Manager and the field team.
• Conduct training and provide technical advice on veterinary work to target project beneficiaries and project partners following needs assessment/expression of need.
• Take the lead in Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of FSK’s animal welfare work in Nyandarua County.
• Participate and collaborate on campaigns involved in various veterinary and social aspects of the community in development.
• Develop learning materials for communities on veterinary and livestock production work.
• Develop proposals and training guide for CBOs and relevant institutions on animal welfare principles.
• Document FSK’s action on veterinary animal welfare interventions and disseminate the same in workshops, symposiums and journals in line with the donor requirements.
• Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the donkey welfare project.
• Any other duty as assigned by the management from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Have a Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Must be registered and retained with the Kenya Veterinary Board and in possession of a valid practicing license.
• Over 5 years of field-based experience in veterinary medicine practice
• Ability to share hope and the gospel with communities.
• Innovative and proactive approach to resolving complex community needs.
• Must have experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Possess competencies in adult learning facilitation, planning and execution of workshop and training activities.
• Demonstrate Partnership-building, networking, collaboration and representation skills.
• Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage.