Agriculture Department is hiring a
Chief Veterinary Officer
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GOVERNMENT VACANCY JOB TITLE: Chief Veterinary Officer DEPARTMENT: Agriculture MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Religious Affairs &The Environment LOCATION: Providenciales
JOB SUMMARY
This is senior management position with nationwide responsibility for animal health, biosecurity and administration of the Animal Health Services Division. To steer and guide animal health services in the overall development of the livestock industry locally. To protect the country’s sanitary status through the implementation, development and maintenance of disease surveillance and monitoring programmes as well as to employ the skills and knowledge of veterinary public health to protect humans from zoonoses and provide for food security through maintenance of good animal health. Finally, it administers the daily functions and duties of the
Division
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Issue and certify import permits for the importation of controlled commodities
- Issue and certify sanitary certificates for export
- Prepare import conditions for the safe importation of various animal and animal products
- Conduct risk assessments on animal commodities intended for import
- Audit all disease monitoring
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- and surveillance systems (MOSS) of the Division
- Conduct basic disease risk and epidemiological surveillance exercises
- Develop policies and strategies for disease prevention and control
- Protect public health by employing the proper techniques of veterinary public health in conjunction with the authority responsible for health.
- Identify and authorize disease investigation in the field
- Develop regulations for animal welfare, animal health, food safety and animal control
- Give the Government policy advice on veterinary public health and animal health, and trade in animals and animal products
- Liaise with the veterinary and animal communities to promote proper animal welfare systems
- Develop and administer the animal disease emergency response plan in conjunction with other responsible governmental and non-governmental bodies
- Decide and authorize emergency action during major livestock disease epidemics
- Formulate animal control mechanisms and oversee their proper functioning
- Manage staff of the Division
- Identify, and approve veterinary drugs and equipment
- Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) or equivalent with at least five years’ experience at a senior level with a government body or agency that is responsible for
Veterinary Services
Experience
- At least Five (5) to Seven (7) years’ experience functioning at a senior or managerial level with a governmental body or agency that is responsible for Veterinary Services
- At least Five (5) years’ experience in regulatory medicine
- Considerable working experience with farm animals is desirable SALARY: Grade 8.1 - $64,985.00 per annum plus allowances APPLICATION PROCEDURE Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.