3 Job Positions of Veterinary Services Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 17 May 2022)

3 Job Positions of Veterinary Services Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 17 May 2022)

Job description

– Report to the Program Manager
– Participate in animal health related research activities;
– Supervising and on time treatment and vaccination of the Animals;
– Conducts theoretical and practical training for livestock farmers in order to improve their skills regarding common check diseases and external parasites;
– Determine applicability of established procedures for animal disease prevention, control and eradication;
– Provide technical assistance to local veterinarians and coordinate the activities of contract veterinarians through field visits;
– Submit, on a timely basis, progress reports monthly, quarterly and annually;
– Organize and conduct meetings; prepare and edit reports, manuals, guidelines and other specialized publications;
– Give administrative support to farmers as needed;
– Implement provisions of the Livestock (Import) Quarantine Rules in aim to stop the introduction of Transboundary and zoonotic disease through strict control
– Organize and inspects premises where animals are kept to ensure that animals’ food, water, sanitation and housing are adequate during quarantine period;
– Examine and verifying livestock, hides and skins imported into the country from other countries, keep and observe the livestock in quarantine and later release the animal.
– Keep records of movement of animals at border posts as part of passive surveillance
– Examine live animals and verifying animal hides and skin permit for authenticity at the border
– Implementing regulations preventing the movement of animal from infective areas,
– Investigates complaints from the public and other collaborative agencies at the border regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals;
– Promote the awareness of animal welfare and strengthen the collaboration with security entity for animal health law enforcement;
– Prepares and submits investigative reports and daily activity reports; and assists other vet technicians, vet guards and extensionists in emergencies;