Uganda Wildlife Authority
JOB TITLE : VETERINARY OFFICER
DIRECTORATE : BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
REPORTS TO : SENIOR VETERINARY OFFICER
SUPERVISES : NONE
DUTY STATION : UWA HEADQUARTERS
SALARY SCALE : UWA 06
CONTRACT DURATION : FOUR (4) YEARS
NUMBER OF VACANCIES : SIX (06)
Job Purpose:
To diagnose and treat wild animals
Key Duties and Responsibilities
i.Diagnosing animal health problems and providing appropriate and timely treatment.
ii.Implementing animal health programs and activities.
iii.Managing health records for wild animals.
iv.Maintaining and updating the bio-bank facility
v.Managing the animal hospital, nursery and quarantine units.
vi.Implementing protocols and training staff on various aspects on husbandry/care.
vii.Coordinating the wildlife breeding program.
viii.Conducting post mortem on dead animals.
ix.Undertaking rescue, rehabilitation, translocation and release of wild animals.
x.Implementing the preventive medicine program for the animals to avoid disease outbreaks.
xi.Providing custody of wildlife veterinary drugs equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Person Specifications
a.Qualifications:
i.A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University.
ii.Must have a practicing license from Uganda Veterinary Board.
b. Experience
Nil
c. Competences
i. Technical
Knowledge in wildlife management
Records and Information management
Risk management
Information Communication Technology
Research and analytical
ii. Behavioral
Concern for quality and standards
Accountability
Communicating effectively
Judgment, decision making and problem solving
Compassion for wildlife
Ethics and integrity
