Veterinary Officer (x13 Positions) – Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Job Description
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY NO. 21 OF 2023
REF: MOA 4/3/8 IV (88) DATE: 20 September 2023
VACANCY: VETERINARY OFFICER – C1 (X 13 POSTS)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for posts of Veterinary Officer on grade C1 in the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Services tenable at Jwaneng, Shakawe. Hukuntsi, Nata. Tsabong, Kanye, Selibe Phikwe, Gaborone, Letlhakeng, Mochudi, Gumare and Ramokgwebane)
Salary Scale: C1 (P183, 408.00 to P218 184.00 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits:
Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and the employee 50%).
Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government pays 15% and the employee 5%.)
Qualifications
Degree in Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent.
All applicants MUST be registered with the Botswana Veterinary Surgeons Council.
Experience
Direct entry
Main Purpose of the Job
Implement investigation and animal diseases control in the District.
Key Performance Areas
• Plans and supervises animal vaccination campaigns and logistics
• Investigates, diagnoses and treat animal diseases
• Advises farmers and pet owners on appropriate diseases control for their animals
• Ensures quarantines and diseases control infrastructures are maintained to high standards
• Supervises the destruction of animals that are a disease risk
• Issues veterinary certificate for international movement of animals and animal by-products
• Carries out diseases surveillance through inspection of animals, collection of samples and analysis of results and advices accordingly
• Ensures that animal disease movement control is strictly following laid down regulations
• Teaches and advices farmers and extension staff on good animal husbandry techniques, government policies and schemes to assist them
• Promote formation of farmers groups, organizes meetings, agricultural shows, field days for more efficient extension
Required Competencies
• Deciding and initiating action
• Presenting and communicating information
• Analysing
• Writing and reporting
• Applying expertise and technology
• Planning and organizing
• Learning and researching
• Following instructions and procedures
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
Provide the following details:-
a) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
b) At least two (2) recent referees.
c) Recently certified copies of academic certificates and valid ID.
Applications not accompanied by all the stipulated documents will not be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture
Private Bag 003
GABORONE
BOTSWANA
Or hand delivered to the following physical address: Ministry of Agriculture, Fourth
Floor-Office No. 424
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
Closing Date: 20 October 2023 by 1630 hrs.
For more information please contact Human Resources Office 3689508 or 3689518
