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Islamic Relief
Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote
sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief
and development activities. We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender and
implement our work within the following sectors:
Education and Vocational Training
Water and sanitation
Health and Nutrition
Ramadan and Qurbani
JOB TITLE:
BASE LOCATION:
REPORTING TO:
CLOSING DATE
Emergency & Relief
Income Generation
Disaster Preparedness
Orphans Support
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS (LOCAL POSITION)
PUNTLAND & HARGEISA- SOMALIA
Project Officer
6th Feb 2012
Job Purpose
The overall purpose of this role is to ensure animal healthcare activities are undertaken
according to standards, office rules and regulations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and Responsibilities
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Plan,organize and conduct animal healthcare campaigns and services in the targeted
locations.
Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by
veterinarians.
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing
such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic
examination.
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to
assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of
pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
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Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor
animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior
problems, or nutrition.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing,
bookkeeping, or selling products.
Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life
saving procedures.
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
Write weekly,monthly,quarterly and any other project reports as set by project conditions.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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Relevant qualifications in animal health
Minimum 2 years work experience .
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
A high standards of ethics and integrity
Planning timescales and the resource needed
Knowledge of and spoken English would be an advantage
Sympathetic with aims & objectives of Islamic Relief; empathy with and understanding of
the basic teachings and values of Islam.
Energetic and able to operate in situations which may be arduous.
How to apply
If you think you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your updated CV and letter of
motivation with three references to hrs@islamic-relief.or.ke or islamicreliefhr@gmail.com by
6th February 2012 . Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of
this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer this
post before the closing date.