Veterinary Officer

at Buliisa District Local Government
Location Buliisa, Uganda
Date Posted April 1, 2020
Category Administration
Government
Management
Agriculture
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Post: Veterinary Officer
No of Posts: 01
Department: Production
Salary Scale: U4Sc
Job Reference: BDLG/DSC/2020/09

Job Purpose
To control animal diseases, treat sick animals and carry out better animal production activities.

Key Outputs
i. Controlled occurrence and spread of animal diseases;
ii. Sick animals treated and animal owners advised in handling sick animals;
iii. Animal owners trained and guided for better animal production;
iv. Livestock markets and holding grounds inspected;
v. Processors and handlers of food and by-products of animal origin inspected and advised; and
vi. Farmers guided in pasture management, structure construction and farm management.

Key Functions
i. Monitoring and controlling occurrence and spread of animal diseases;
ii. Treating sick animals and advises animal owners in handling sick animals;
iii. Training and guiding animal owners for better animal production;
iv. Inspecting livestock markets and holding grounds;
v. Inspecting and advises processors and handlers of animal food and by-products; and
vi. Guiding farmers in pasture management, farm structures, record keeping and farm management.

Skills

Project management;
Concern For Quality And Standards;
Ethics and integrity;
Communication; and
Time Management.

Education Requirements

Should have a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University/institution.

Applying Instructions

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Buliisa District Local Government. Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised Edition 2008) and submitted to

 the Secretary,

Buliisa District Service Commission

. The application form 3 (Revised Edition 2008) can be obtained from

 the Secretary,

District Service Commission and Public Service Commission Offices, at

plot No. 1 Pilkington Road Workers House 3rd Floor Kampala

All serving officers must route their application forms through the Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays. Applicants are required to attach on the current three pass port size photographs, certified photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates, appointment and confirmation letters where necessary.

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