Jobs at:
National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)

Vacancy title:
Veterinary Officer

Deadline of this Job:
28th November 2016

Duty Station:
Kiruhura, Uganda

Job details:
Reports to: Senior Farm Manager

About NAGRC&DB:
The National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank, (NAGRC&DB) is a body corporate under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries whose mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Veterinary Officer will safeguard the health and welfare of animals reared for breeding or production

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Undertakes diagnosis and treatment of animals.
• Refers animals for the conduct of tests including x-rays, blood samples and ultrasound scans as may be found appropriate.
• Guides on animal nutrition, breeding and health.
• Actively participates in the regulation of potential animal breeder prior to licensing and quality assurance on production of semen or genetic breeds.
• Carries out vaccination of animals against various types of diseases.
• Performs surgery on animals.
• Maintains proper and accurate records of animal health.
• Handles and controls animal health emergencies including disease outbreaks and epidemics.
• Conducts assisted reproduction including artificial insemination and embryo transfer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine with knowledge in breeding management.
• Extensive knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and technologies

Job application procedure
All interested candidates should send their updated CVs, applications, testimonials and three professional referees (one of whom should be work-based) to;
The Executive Director,
Attn: Human Resource / Administration,
National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and DataBank (NAGRC & DB)
P.O. Box 183, Entebbe-Uganda.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.