CARE International in Kenya Veterinary Officer Job Vacancy

CARE International in Kenya Veterinary Officer Job Vacancy
About Us
CARE International in Kenya (CIK) is a development and humanitarian organization with a goal to reduce poverty at the household level and provide relief in emergencies. CIK has been operational in Kenya since 1968.
It currently carries out major initiatives in Refugee and Emergency Operations. It is the lead agency under UNHCR and WFP (for water/hygiene, food distribution, formal education and community development) in 3 camps along the Somali border comprised of a population of over 250,000 refugees.
CIK also carries out significant initiatives in Health and HIV/AIDS , Water and Environmental Sanitation (WatESan) and Livelihoods. Its priority regions are Nyanza Province (with a sub-office in Kisumu), Nairobi slums and North Eastern Province (with sub-offices in Garissa and Dadaab and field offices in Elwak and Marsabit).
CARE International in Kenya is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual of high moral character and professional integrity to fill the following position, based in Takaba.

Veterinary Officer
Ref: VO-13/2010
Reporting to the Project Co-ordinator ARC, the Veterinary Officer will provide support in the Animal Health Sector and
serve as the focal point for identification of Community Based Animal Health Workers (CBAHW) and Agro-vets.
He/she will organise training for CBAHW, kit and make follow-up on individuals trained. He/she will also provide support to Agrovet owners in training and mentoring and contribute to regular updates of project activities and records.
Applications:
If you feel that you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter quoting the reference
number on the subject field together with an updated CV, complete with email & telephone contacts of three professional referees, current and expected salary to:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya.
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke by 26th October, 2010.
For further details on minimum requirements, please visit our website www.care.or.ke
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer