Veterinary Doctor

Job Title Veterinary Doctor - Poultry Implementation Project Department Veterinary Services Project Implementation Reports To Project Manager Head of Veterinary Operations Job Summary The Veterinary Doctor will be responsible for providing technical guidance health management and implementation support for poultry production systems under the Poultry Implementation Project The role involves overseeing flock health biosecurity vaccination and disease control programs while ensuring best management practices are implemented at the farm and field levels The position also requires close coordination with project teams farmers and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives in poultry productivity profitability and sustainability Key Responsibilities 1 Project Implementation Technical Support Support the rollout of the Poultry Implementation Project across designated clusters farms Provide veterinary technical inputs during planning and implementation phases Ensure that project interventions housing feeding vaccination and management are scientifically sound and economically viable Conduct field visits to monitor poultry health and performance 2 Poultry Health Management Develop and implement flock health programs including vaccination schedules deworming and biosecurity protocols Diagnose and treat poultry diseases through clinical and laboratory investigations Conduct necropsies and advice on disease prevention strategies Maintain proper records of morbidity mortality and treatment 3 Training Capacity Building Train farmers field staff and farm supervisors on poultry health nutrition biosecurity and management Develop training materials and standard operating procedures SOPs for poultry health and welfare Promote awareness of emerging poultry diseases and preventive measures 4 Monitoring Reporting Collect analyze and interpret health and production data to evaluate flock performance Prepare regular reports on disease occurrence vaccination coverage and mortality trends Provide technical feedback and recommendations to management and project stakeholders 5 Coordination Liaison Collaborate with nutritionists farm managers and technical teams to optimize productivity Liaise with government veterinary departments diagnostic labs and vaccine suppliers Participate in audits field assessments and review meetings related to the project 6 Research Development Support if applicable Support trials and demonstrations related to new vaccines feed formulations or management practices Document outcomes and share success stories or technical briefs Qualifications Education B V Sc A H Bachelor of Veterinary Science Animal Husbandry M V Sc in Poultry Science Pathology Preventive Medicine preferred Experience Minimum 2-5 years of experience in poultry health management or large-scale poultry farm project implementation Technical Skills Strong knowledge of poultry diseases vaccination and biosecurity practices Experience with broiler layer management systems Familiarity with data collection and reporting tools Soft Skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams Analytical and problem-solving mindset Job Type Full-time Pay 50 000 00 - 60 000 00 per month Benefits Cell phone reimbursement Work Location In person