OVERVIEW

easyHATCH Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for a registered veterinarian with an interest in poultry management. The successful candidate will need to approach their duties with zeal, integrity and utmost honesty.

An ability to investigate poultry diseases and work in remote locations to deliver programs in accordance with easyHATCH and national policies and procedures is required. Ensures that the poultry farmers receive world-class customer service that is courteous, respectful and professional. Handles farmer’s complaints or concerns effectively and professionally. You must possess the ability to interpret scientific and medical information and be able to communicate it effectively to non-medical people. Must be able to learn basic veterinary medical concepts including but not limited to vaccine protocols and treatment of various poultry maladies. Must have no limitations to prevent handling or working with animals.

Must be able to maintain professionalism, composure and compassion in emotionally charged situations and able to resolve conflicts effectively.

This opportunity is open only to applicants that strictly meet all our qualifications requirements as stated below.

Pre-requisites Skills & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM). [Mandatory]
2. Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English.
3. Driving licence category A. [Mandatory]
4. Valid and current registration with RCVD. [Mandatory]
5. Over 5 years experience in poultry husbandry. [Mandatory]

Locations

We will only consider applicants that already live in the following districts or are willing to relocate at their own expense: Rubavu, Musanze, Bugesera, Kicukiro, Rwamagana, Gasabo, Nyarugenge, Rulindo, Gakenke, Huye, Kamonyi, Nyabihu, Rusizi, Burera.

Requirements

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in production animal medicine, including the ability to investigate disease at an individual and flock level; carry out clinical and necropsy examinations; select and submit appropriate specimens to a diagnostic laboratory; and formulate plans for treatment and control. Experience with and an understanding of poultry diseases.
2. Build effective relationships: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to confidently liaise, collaborate with and communicate scientific information to local communities.
3. Well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex and challenging issues and problems.
4. Strong project, time management and organisational skills including the ability to effectively contribute to the management of change and the ability to develop and apply complex veterinary science techniques to enable the generation of specialist input into animal biosecurity and welfare planning processes.
5. Be well respected within the community and have a good positive reputation. Be prepared to uphold the good brand of easyHATCH and its values.
6. Promote and educate the communities on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide technical assistance to poultry farmers on animal health and production practices.
2. Conduct regular field visits to poultry farms to assess animal health and production status.
3. Identify and diagnose poultry diseases and implement appropriate treatment and control measures.
4. Train poultry farmers on animal health and production practices, including vaccination, biosecurity control, housing, nutrition, etc.
5. Organize and participate in poultry production workshops and trainings.
6. Collect and analyse poultry production data.
7. Gather data for Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment.
8. Participate and collaborate on campaigns involved in various veterinary and social aspects of our community development programs.
9. Assist poultry farmers with market access.
10. Compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the assigned districts.
11. Any other duty as assigned by the management from time to time.

Personality Traits

1. Detail-oriented and analytical.
2. Must have good communication skills.
3. High sense of organization and structure.
4. Efficient with time management and planning.
5. Integrity and honesty and be a team player whilst displaying leadership qualities.
6. Be attentive to detail and be self-driven & take initiative.
7. Ability to work independently and multi-task.
8. Must demonstrate commitment and ability to work under pressure.
9. Very meticulous and rigorous.
10. High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.

All applications must be done via this link: https://forms.gle/xzpu5h2tzM833wEC9 before November 22nd, 2024.

DO NOT apply via email or any other method.