Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Animal Health Technician Grade I (5 Posts)

Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) is a Parastatal Organization whose mandate is to manage and regulate the use of areas designated as National Parks. The Organisation currently manages fifteen National Parks which form part of larger protected ecosystems set aside to preserve Tanzania’s rich natural heritage. In her endeavour to promote professionalism, the organisation seeks to recruit high caliber, results oriented and self driven professionals with integrity to fill the following post: 

Animal Health Technician Grade I (5 Posts) 

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Respective Park Veterinary Officer. 
Duty Station: National Parks 

(i) Qualifications: 
Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Livestock Health from a recognised institution. Must be computer literate. 

(ii) Experience: 
At least five years working experience in the related field. 

(iii) Key Responsibilities: 
§ Keeping cleanliness and safety of laboratory supplies, reagents and equipments; 
§ Preparing equipments and reagents for laboratory investigations; 
§ Assisting Veterinary Officer in animal handling and research; 
§ Assessing animal health in the field; 
§ Keeping records of on going experiments; 
§ Performing laboratory investigations; 
§ Collecting samples from the field; 
§ Maintaining up to date records of veterinary drugs and chemicals in laboratory; 
§ Maintaining proper and up to date records of all samples received; 
§ Performing any other related duties that may be assigned by superior. 
§ Participate in preparation of veterinary reports 

(iv) Age limit: : Not above 35 years of age 

(v) Salary Scale TNPSS D 

MODE OF APPLICATION 
Only qualified applicants should submit their hand written letters of application with copies of relevant academic, school leaving and professional certificates, copy of Birth certificate, testimonials that indicate their mobile numbers so as to reach the undersigned within period of 21 days from the first date of appearance of this advertisement. Applicants are also required to indicate the names and contacts of at least two referees. 

NB: Applicants are advised to keenly observe the stipulated job requirements as applications which do not meet relevant Qualifications of the respective Job will not be considered.  

DIRECTOR GENERAL, 
TANZANIA NATIONA PARKS 
P.O.BOX 3134 
ARUSHA. 

Te: 255 27 2503471/2501930 – 31 
Fax: 255 27 2508216 

Email:dg@tanzanianationalparks.com 

TANAPA is an employer of equal opportunity

Application Deadline: Dec 20, 2012