Animal Health and Community Engagement Supervisor at Cam Dairy Foods Limited

Job Description

• Cam is looking for a Veterinary Scientist passionate about animal welfare and community empowerment to join our team as a Community Engagement and Animal Health Specialist.
• In this pivotal role, you'll enhance animal health standards and educate pastoralists on best practices in animal husbandry.
• Working closely with the Senior Field Supervisor and Field Operations Lead, you'll support Rangers to ensure seamless and efficient field activities.
• The ideal candidate will provide input in the development of field operations strategies and execute these strategies, manage the generation and conversion of new leads to pastoralists partnerships and effectively oversee the execution of daily activities of community engagement, training and promoting the supply of high-quality materials that meet set standards and volume targets.
• Relationship building and management of new and existing communities and pastoralists are key part of the role.
• The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, people relations skills and a willingness to learn attitude.
• The candidate has to be open to trying new ways of doing things by continuously adhering to the ever-changing trends in technology in protecting livestock and getting the best possible results that will enable the organisation to reach its goals.
• As the Junior Supervisor, you will report to the Animal Health and Community Engagement Manager.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities through outreach programs to educate pastoralists on animal health, hygiene, and safety.
• Provide on-field training to pastoralists on milk hygiene and safety protocols, including proper handling and storage methods.
• Coordinate mass vaccination campaigns alongside Community-based Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) to curb the spread of diseases among livestock.
• Offer guidance on feed and fodder production techniques to ensure optimal nutrition for livestock.
• Manage relationships with suppliers of feed, drugs, vaccines, and other essentials to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
• Perform artificial insemination procedures to enhance breeding programs and genetic diversity among livestock.
• Conduct field diagnosis and treatment of animals, administering medication and caring for sick or injured animals.
• Implement disease prevention measures and extension services to minimize outbreaks and improve overall animal health outcomes.

Requirements
The candidate must have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine / Animal Science, or a related field. Additional certifications or training in community engagement or extension services are advantageous.
• At least 3 years of experience in veterinary science or animal health-related fieldwork, with a focus on community engagement and livestock management.
• Thorough understanding of animal health, nutrition, and husbandry practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective community engagement and training.
• Proficient in conducting mass vaccination campaigns and devising disease prevention strategies.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
• Experience in artificial insemination techniques and reproductive management in livestock.
• Competent in diagnosing and treating common livestock diseases.
• Adaptability and problem-solving abilities to address challenges in the field.
• Patience, humility and empathy when working with farmers
• Fluency in English, Hausa (and Fulfulde Language is an added advantage)
• Female applicants with experience in community engagement and animal health are encouraged to apply.