VSF Belgium Field Veterinarian Job in Garissa County Kenya

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production. In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.
Position Title: Field Veterinarian
Role: The Field Vet will provide technical support in the implementation of the VSF Belgium animal welfare project funded by The Brooke. This will be done in a in a culturally appropriate manner and in accordance with standards and guidelines provided by VSF Belgium and the Brooke. The holder of this position will be required to travel extensively to project sites within Garissa County. The position will report to the Project Manager, Garissa.
 Project implementation, monitoring and reportingCarry out needs assessment in a participatory way to identify knowledge gaps and appropriate training aids for the local service providersDevelop work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring plans for the project in consultation with the programme manager and field teamImplement the principles of applied equine behavior and welfare, humane handling and compassion building, ensuring that the welfare needs of working donkeys are understood and prioritized within communities and livestock service providersProvide veterinary knowledge and skills for on donkey/equine welfare and work with livestock service providers to ensure alignment with existing policies and minimum standards of welfareCultivate and encourage learning amongst the communities and livestock service providers in animal welfare, ethical decision-making, equine behavior and humane handling of working donkeys and their application in practicePlan, facilitate, and monitor any capacity building/ training on animal welfare and related topicsBe at all times a role model for sympathetic and humane handling, treatment and management of working equine animalsLiaise with other players in the county with similar interventions to ensure synergy and collaborationSupport the Kenya team in development of project concepts and proposals with reference to specific donor regulationsCompile comprehensive mission specific, monthly and other relevant project reports or documentationResponsible in promoting cross-learning between communities through gathering, documenting and sharing best practicesSupport in other project activities as advised by supervisorEnsure adequate use of funds allocated to project activities and all field missions as per VSF B and specific donor policiesInform and collaborate with the project manager on continuous basisRepresenting and communicating the interests of VSF Belgium work internally and externallyPromotion of team spirit at all levelsAssist the Programme Manager to identify and effectively manage all animal welfare related risksUniversity degree in Veterinary Medicine or Science, Animal health or related fields from a recognized university. Should be duly registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board.Knowledge of basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of working equines to the economies of developing countriesAn understanding of the evidence-based approach to veterinary medicine and animal welfareExperience and field practice in animal welfare or working with equines especially working donkeysAt least four years experience in the animal husbandry and medicine sector in pastoral regions is idealExperience in developing and implementing projects through partners at grass rootsKnowledge and experience in building professional external networksExperience in assessing training needs and capacity building of community groupsClear strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skillsA culturally sensitive communicator and excellent negotiation skillsMotivation to engage and learn and be at all times a role modelGood writing and reporting skillsGood organizational and analytical skillsAbility to work under pressure in remote areas with pastoral communitiesAbility to deal with conflict and crises and mobilize communities for appropriate responsesComputer literacy especially with MS Word, Excel and power pointFluent in written and spoken Swahili and English; knowledge of the local language would be an added advantageStrong interpersonal and communication skillsWillingness to work flexibly and on occasions, outside of office hoursCommitted to the mission of VSF Belgium, adherence to animal welfare minimum standards and legislations governing vet service provision, and community development principlesProven ability to work with a range of local stakeholders including local government and project partnersAttentive to detailTeam playerPlease send your application (reference to Field Veterinarian), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer, by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 14th May 2013.
This Vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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