Employment Opportunities
Veterinary Laboratory Technologist
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full Time Staff
REPORTS TO: Director of Veterinary Services
DEPARTMENT: Veterinary Services
JOB SUMMARY: The Veterinary Laboratory Technologist is responsible for supporting animal health surveillance, disease diagnostics, sample processing, and microbiological analysis within a veterinary laboratory setting. The position requires working in a laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with field and laboratory activities related to animal disease prevention and control.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Veterinary Laboratory Technologist at BAHFSA, you will play a critical role in supporting veterinary diagnostics and safeguarding animal and public health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis of animal diseases.
- Preparing, receiving, and processing animal samples, including blood, tissue, swabs, feces, andother biological specimens
- Conducting microbiological, serological, parasitological, and basic molecular diagnostic testing.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper calibration and cleanliness.
- Following biosafety and biosecurity protocols when handling animal specimens.
- Assisting with field sample collection and animal disease surveillance activities.
- Documenting, analyzing, and reporting laboratory findings accurately.
- Supporting disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, and control programmes.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality assurance procedures, and laboratory best practices.
- Performing other job-related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of animal diseases, veterinary diagnostics, microbiology, and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to collect, process, and handle biological samples safely.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Competence in maintaining laboratory records and preparing reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ laboratory experience, preferably in a veterinary, diagnostic, or microbiology laboratory.
Interested applicants should send the following to the Human Resources Department via email:
- A cover letter of interest highlighting work experience and accomplishments;
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
- Copies of Relevant Qualifications and Certificates;
Submit electronically to:
Email: [email protected]
Attention: Director of Veterinary Services
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 1 June, 2026
Animal Health Inspector
TYPE OF VACANCY: Staff
REPORTS TO: The Animal Health Inspection Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Veterinary Services
JOB SUMMARY: Reports to The Animal Health Inspection Program Coordinator. The Animal Health Inspector is responsible for the execution of the inspection program and participates in training of inspection activities. The successful candidate shall have strong networking skills, teaching, communication, written and organizational skills to ensure that the inspection program is carried out efficiently. This individual must be able to adapt to the changes and embrace challenges as they arise and master them.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Animal Health Inspector include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in execution of an inspection plan and program;
- Identify and monitor Prospective Ports of Entry, farms and feed mill.
- Participate or execute the inspection activities in BAHFSA and collaborating agencies;
- Organize/plan training workshops and other activities;
- Collaborate with agencies involved in inspection activities to establish inspection programs within each agency;
- Prepare presentation materials;
- Assist with public and agency awareness of SPS and other implementation activities;
- Engage in on the job training opportunities;
- Other responsibilities as requested
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possess animal health inspection knowledge.
- Possess basic office and computer skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Have organizational, communication, office management and teaching skills.
- Be able to work independently and interact professionally when addressing staff and visitors.
- Be a team player and work effectively and supportively with others.
- Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree or an accepted equivalent;
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in inspection
Interested applicants should send the following to the Human Resources Department via email:
- A cover letter of interest highlighting work experience and accomplishments;
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
- Copies of Relevant Qualifications and Certificates.
Submit electronically to:
Email: [email protected]
Attention: Human Resources
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 1 June, 2026
Surveillance Coordinator
TYPE OF VACANCY: Staff
REPORTS TO: Director
DEPARTMENT: Veterinary Services
JOB SUMMARY: The Surveillance Coordinator reports to the Veterinary Services (VS) Director and is responsible for planning and implementing a program to prevent, survey and prepare for, monitor and respond to animal health emergencies including diseases and pests of interest to prevent their introduction or spread. The successful candidate shall have strong communication, written and organizational skills to ensure that the surveillance program is running smoothly and be able to liaise with other staff in the VS and collaborating agencies to implement the program. This individual must be able to multitask and may be required to travel on occasion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Surveillance Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with planning an effective program for the prevention, traceability, surveillance, monitoring, preparedness and response to animal health emergencies including diseases, pests and other conditions of animal, human or environmental health concern;
- Liaise with collaborating agencies and staff nationally, regionally and internationally in order to implement the plan;
- Assist with establishing and manage a diagnostic plan to develop the capacity and program required to effectively implement and support the surveillance program;
- Organize/plan meetings (inquire about participants’ availability) and other events; it may require research of vendor pricing;
- Establish a traceability program for local and imported animals and animal products;
- Prepare presentation materials and conduct meetings, workshops and other fora to assist in implementing the surveillance plan;
- To assist with training of animal health inspectors and staff in collaborating agencies along with agro-producers and the public in the identification, reporting and response to diseases, pests and other animal health emergencies;
- Assist with documentation of information;
- Store/file, organize and manage files;
- Type, edit and proofread documents;
- Attend national, regional and international meetings;
- Engage in on the job training opportunities;
- Other responsibilities as requested.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proven knowledge and experience in animal health diagnostics, surveillance and traceability programs;
- Be able to work independently and interact professionally when addressing staff and visitors;
- Be a team player and work effectively and supportively with others;
- Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree;
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in surveillance and/or diagnostics.
Interested applicants should send the following to the Human Resources Department via email:
- A cover letter of interest highlighting work experience and accomplishments;
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
- Copies of Relevant Qualifications and Certificates;
Submit electronically to:
Email: [email protected]
Attention: Director of Veterinary Services
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 24 August, 2026