Control Animal Health Technician

Overview

Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis. Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement.

Requirements

• An appropriate National Diploma/B -Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA
• Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience within Animal Health environment
• A valid driving licence
• Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions
• Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards
• Physical mobility and ability to work with animals
• Availability for emergency disease response (including after -hours)
• Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• Supervisory skill s
• Investigation skills
• Report writing
• Analytical skills
• Interpretation skills
• Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis
• Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement
• Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners
• Supervise the resources of the Component
• Disease Surveillance, Control and Outbreak Management
• Epidemiology and Data Management Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement
• Vet erinary Public Health and Biosecurity
• Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement
• Resource and Team Management
• Administration and Reporting

How to apply

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