VSF Germany Field Monitors - Veterinary

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

VSF Germany seeks to recruit two qualified and well experienced Field Monitors (Specialized or with experience in Veterinary services) to support the implementation of projects one will be based in Lokichoggio and the other in Marsabit, Northern Kenya. These positions are Field based.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting information and disseminating the same on the natural resources, drought preparedness, livestock diseases and livestock marketing & trade component.
• Permanently monitor activities in the community and report to the Field Veterinarian.
  
• Assist in mobilizing livestock traders for meetings.
• Collect data on animal de-worming, vaccination campaigns, livestock and market access.
  
• Monitor the veterinary activities within the Community in close collaboration with the implementing partners.
  
• Assist in Mobilizing livestock traders for meetings
  
• Co-ordinate and closely monitor the implementation of the Activities in the community.
  
• Monitor and review all required and relevant records at the Community level, to ensure that they are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
  
• Oversee the management of Vaccines and other medicines in the camp and Community ensuring proper standards of storage and utilization are being observed.
  
• Follow up to ensure that the Field Officers are submitting the data forms accurately filled and promptly.
  
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on the Veterinary activities in the Community.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• Diploma in Animal Health or its equivalent.
  
• At least 2 years of community work experience.
  
• Past Veterinary work Experience is desirable.
  
• Past experience in the same position or in community work/mobilization preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Veterinary.
  
• Good Interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to understand and speak the local language.
  
• Previous field level experience desirable.
  
• A team player with good organizational skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given below.

Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

Local candidates with knowledge of local language are preferred for this position.

VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org