The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Veterinary Officer (2 positions)
Minimum qualification and skills:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary medicine and surgery;
2. Registered veterinary surgeon in Belize (DVM);
3. Computer literate particularly in Microsoft Suite, TADinfo, GIS. Knowledge of other related
programs and software is an asset;
4. Experience working in animal health in the agriculture industry.
Competencies:
1. Strong professional work ethics and practices, honesty, and integrity;
2. Strong public relations and inter-personal skills;
3. Excellent written communication skills;
4. Bilingual – fluent in spoken English and Spanish;
5. Highly motivated team player who takes initiative;
6. Valid class “A” driver’s license.
The Veterinary Officer of the Animal Health Department will be responsible for the technical and administrative functions, overseeing and coordinating various programs related to animal health, including the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of diseases in wildlife species.
The Veterinary Officer also designs, implements, and manages health and surveillance programs, ensuring adherence to biosecurity protocols, and facilitating animal traceability efforts in collaboration with local, regional and international stakeholders. He/she also leads the development of emergency preparedness and response plans, participates in disease outbreak control, and ensures the effective
implementation of disease control strategies in coordination with the technical team.
Salary: BAHA Pay Scale 21: $32,304 x 1,392 – $58,752
Stations of Duty: (1) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District and (1) Jalacte, Toledo District
Interested persons may submit letter of application, résumé, proof of qualification, official transcript and two recent recommendation letters (within six months from application date) and a valid police record, no later than Friday, November 22, 2024 to:
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Human Resource Director
Belize Agricultural Health Authority
P.O. Box 169, Cor. Hummingbird Hwy. & Forest Dr., Belmopan, Belize
Phone: 501-8220197, Fax: 501-822-0271,
e-mail: baha@btl.net,
website: www.baha.org.bz