The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer – Veterinarian to coordinate the implementation and management of data for the EarthRanger Health pilot project.
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.
Responsibilities
The epidemiologist will also provide technical in-field support to the Mitigating the Risk of Vector-Borne Disease in Northern Kenya (DTRA-NK) Project.
We are seeking, preferably, a veterinarian, with a minimum of 3 years experience in field-based projects with a “One Health” theme.
- Represent ILRI on a day-to-day level with project partners and take responsibility for maintaining good relations with study participants, local authorities and other stakeholders
- Through regular review data entering the ER Health platform and communication with focal points on conservancies at which the platform is being piloted, proactively ensure that the ER Health module is being adopted and appropriately used.
- Coordinate with ER Health training lead to ensure that training efforts are adaptive to the needs of rangers at each pilot site.
- Generate monthly data reports from EarthRanger, tailored to conservancies on which the platform is being piloted, and government stakeholders (WRTI, KWS and DVS).
- Work with the ER Health training lead to develop standardized protocols for broader adoption of the Earth Ranger Health system.
- Manage communications and outreach for the ER Health platform.
- Undertake examinations of, and collect biological samples from, livestock, peri-domestic wildlife and the environment according to project protocols.
- Willingness to spend sometimes long days in the field, and periods of time in Turkana, Marsabit and Samburu counties.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the senior project staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience post-graduation with a Master’s degree, in Veterinary Science
- Proficiency in using Ms Office and statistical packages such as R etc.
- 3 years of working experience
- Experience in animal handling, field epidemiology and collection of epidemiological data
- Experience with the following platforms is desirable: EarthRanger, ODK/KoboToolbox
- Experience in teamwork/management of technicians
- Excellent communication skills
Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Job Level
This position is at job level HG 13 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 1 year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our portal https://ilri.simplicant.com on before 4 March 2024. The position title and reference number REF:RO/ 1252/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Source : ILRI, 2024
