The position of Veterinary Doctor / Veterinary Technician at Prime Veterinary Solutions in Baidoa is now open for applications. The successful candidate will bring strong Health/wash experience spanning at least 2 - 3 years. This position closes on Dec, 01. Apply now to be considered.
POSITION: VETERINARY DOCTOR / VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 1. Job Identification
Item:
Description
Position Title:
Veterinary Doctor / Veterinary Technician
Organization:
Prime Veterinary Solutions Company
Duty Station
Baidoa, Bay Region, Southwest State, Somalia
Department:
Veterinary Clinical and Animal Health Services
Employment Type:
Full-time
Reports To:
Veterinary Services Manager / Company Management
Supervises:
Veterinary assistants and animal health support personnel, where
assigned
Field Work:
Clinic-based and field-based assignments
Position Overview
Prime Veterinary
Solutions
Company
seeks
a
qualified, competent,
and
motivated
Veterinary
Doctor
or
Veterinary
Technician
to
provide
professional
veterinary
clinical
services,
animal
disease diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and livestock health management.
The
successful
candidate
will
contribute
to
improving
animal health
and
productivity
through
clinical
examinations,
disease
surveillance,
vaccination
campaigns,
preventive
veterinary
interventions,
laboratory
coordination,
and
professional consultation
with
livestock
owners
and
other stakeholders.
The
position requires practical experience and technical knowledge of
common livestock diseases
affecting cattle, camels, sheep, goats, poultry, and other
domestic animals. The
candidate should
demonstrate
the
ability
to
identify
animal
health
problems,
recommend
appropriate
treatment,
implement preventive measures, and promote responsible veterinary practices.
The
Veterinary
Doctor
will
undertake
duties within
their
professional
qualifications
and
legal scope
of
practice.
Veterinary
Technicians
will
provide
technical
and
clinical support
under
the
appropriate supervision of a qualified Veterinary Doctor.
Overall, Job Purpose
The
primary
purpose
of
this
position
is
to
deliver
accessible,
effective,
and
quality
veterinary
healthcare services that contribute to the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of animal
diseases.
The position will
support
the company in establishing reliable veterinary services, strengthening
livestock health management, promoting animal welfare, and improving livestock productivity and
economic value.
Key Functional Sectors and Areas of Responsibility
4.1 Veterinary Clinical Services and Animal Healthcare
ª
Conduct routine
and
emergency
clinical
examinations
of
livestock
and
other
domestic
animals.
ª
Assess animal health conditions through observation, history-taking, physical examination,
and appropriate diagnostic investigations.
ª
Identify clinical signs, symptoms, and abnormalities associated with infectious, parasitic,
nutritional, metabolic, and reproductive diseases.
ª
Develop
appropriate
treatment
plans based
on
clinical findings,
diagnostic
results,
and
established veterinary protocols.
ª
Administer
or
supervise
the
administration
of
veterinary
medicines,
fluids,
and
other
prescribed treatments within professional authorization.
ª
Perform basic veterinary procedures and assist in advanced procedures when appropriately
qualified.
ª
Provide wound management, supportive treatment, and emergency animal healthcare.
ª
Monitor treatment responses and recommend follow-up examinations where necessary.
ª
Maintain clinical records, treatment histories, and patient follow-up documentation.
4.2 Livestock Disease Prevention and Control
ª
Identify and monitor common livestock diseases affecting cattle, camels, goats, sheep, and
other animals.
ª
Implement preventive strategies against major infectious and parasitic diseases.
ª
Participate in vaccination planning, implementation, and monitoring.
ª
Develop disease
prevention recommendations based on local livestock production systems
and disease risks.
ª
Support disease outbreak investigations and appropriate response measures.
ª
Identify suspected notifiable
or
zoonotic
diseases
and
promptly
report
them
through
the
appropriate channels.
ª
Promote
biosecurity
practices
among
livestock
owners,
farms,
and
animal
holding
facilities.
ª
Support disease control measures,
including isolation, movement precautions, and referral
where
appropriate.
4.3 Vaccination and Preventive Veterinary Medicine
ª
Prepare
and
implement
animal
vaccination
schedules according
to
disease
risks
and
applicable veterinary guidelines.
ª
Ensure vaccines are handled, transported, and administered correctly.
ª
Maintain vaccine storage and cold-chain requirements.
ª
Educate
livestock
owners
on
vaccination
benefits,
timing,
and
post-vaccination
monitoring.
ª
Maintain vaccination registers, animal identification records, and campaign reports.
ª
Monitor vaccination coverage
and identify gaps requiring additional interventions.
ª
Promote integrated parasite control and preventive healthcare practices.
4.4 Parasitology and Livestock Parasite Management
ª
Identify and manage common internal and external parasites affecting livestock.
ª
Conduct or request appropriate parasitological examinations where available.
ª
Recommend suitable deworming and ectoparasite control programme.
ª
Advise livestock owners on tick control, mange
prevention, fly control, and other
parasite
management measures.
ª
Promote appropriate drug selection and responsible antiparasitic medicine
use.
ª
Educate
livestock
owners
about
environmental
sanitation
and
pasture
management
to
reduce parasite transmission.
ª
Monitor treatment effectiveness and potential treatment failure or resistance.
4.5 Reproductive Health and Breeding Management
ª
Conduct routine reproductive health assessments within professional competence.
ª
Identify
reproductive
disorders,
infertility,
retained
placenta,
dystocia,
and
other
reproductive
complications.
ª
Provide appropriate treatment or refer complicated cases.
ª
Advise
livestock
owners
on
breeding
management,
pregnancy
monitoring,
and
reproductive hygiene.
ª
Support
artificial
insemination
or
other
reproductive
technologies
where
appropriately
trained and authorized.
ª
Promote good management of pregnant animals and newborn livestock.
ª
Provide
guidance on neonatal care, colostrum intake, and prevention of early-life
diseases.
4.6 Livestock Nutrition and Production Health
ª
Assess the nutritional condition and body condition of livestock.
ª
Identify nutritional deficiencies and diseases associated with poor feeding practices.
ª
Advise
livestock owners
on appropriate feeding, watering, mineral supplementation, and
nutritional management.
ª
Support prevention and management of metabolic and nutritional disorders.
ª
Promote
appropriate
livestock
management
practices
during
drought, seasonal
feed
shortages, and other environmental challenges.
ª
Coordinate
with
livestock nutrition
specialists
where
additional
technical
support
is
required.
4.7 Zoonotic Disease Prevention and One Health
ª
Identify suspected zoonotic diseases and recommend appropriate protective measures.
ª
Promote awareness of diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans.
ª
Educate livestock owners on safe animal handling, personal hygiene, and food safety.
ª
Support
surveillance
and
reporting
of
About Baidoa
Baidoa is the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The city is strategically important for humanitarian operations and has a significant presence of international and local organizations working on food security, health, and livelihood programs. It offers opportunities for professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors.
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