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VACANCY NO. 10 OF 2021

Ret: MOA 4/9/2 I (31)

Date: 11 April 2021

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VACANCY: PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER I (PATHOLOGY) – D2 (1 POST)

Applications are invited from highly motivated and well experienced self-driven persons for the above stated position in the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security under the Department of Veterinary Services tenable in Gaborone. The post isopen to all. INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL APPUCANTS.

Salary Scale: D2(P291. 108 00 – P321, 012.00 per annum)

Leave: 30 working days per annum

Benefits

Optional medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS-Goverrment pays 50% and employee 50%).
Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government contributes 15% and the employee 5%.

Qualifications

Degree in Veterinary Medicine
Masters of Science in Pathology
Registered with Botswana Veterinary Council

Experience

At least 5 years post qualification as Pathologist in a reputable Laboratory that implements quality management system according to ISO17025/IEC standard.

Main Purpose of the Job

To coordinate animal disease diagnosis and livestock product quality control

Key Performance Areas

To conduct general animal disease diagnosis for samples submitted to the laboratory.
Carry out gross and microscopic examination of carcasses and tissues submitted to the laboratory for disease diagnosis.
Organise and coordinate diagnostic and research activities in the pathology section of the laboratory.
Conduct investigations of animal diseases in the field during outbreaks.
Implement Quality Management system to ensure quality of test results
Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies.
Collect and analyse abnormalities
Supervise and manage work done by veterinarians, scientists, laboratory technicians and lab assistants
Conduct a wide range of tests using scientific processes and methodologies
Analyse research findings and data for study and publication

Required Competencies

Innovation Management
Decision quality
Timely decision making
Conflict management
Managerial courage
Drive for results
Organisational agility
Ethics and values

More Information

JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications

Quote the vacancy number of the advert and provide the following details:-

1. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
2. Date of First Appointment
3. Present post and date of appointment thereto.
4. At least two (2) recent referees.

Important

All applications from serving Public Officers MUST be routed through Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments.
Applications NOT so routed will not be considered Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
Applications should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agricultural, Development & Food Security
Private Bag 003
GABORONE

Or hand delivered to the following physical address: Ministry of Agricultural Development & Food Security Fourth floor - Office No. 424
Applications not accompanied by all the stipulated documents will not be considered.
Closing Date: 7th May 2021 by 1630hrs
For further information please contact Human Resource Office at 3689079/3689096

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