Veterinary Clinical Disease Recognition Specialist

İşin təsviri

Veterinary Clinical Disease Recognition Specialist

Job Description

This posting is related to the Collaborative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) that is being administered in cooperation between the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Government of Azerbaijan. The successful applicant for the position of trainer of veterinary clinical disease recognition will provide foundational training for veterinarians and future Government of Azerbaijan trainers in the recognition and response to Especially Dangerous Pathogens (EDPs) using DTRA and State Veterinary Service (SVS) approved training materials. Examples of EDPs are brucellosis, anthrax, Foot-and-Mouth disease, African and Classical swine fevers, Newcastle disease, etc.

Responsibilities

• Train SVS-selected veterinarians in the clinical recognition of and response to EDPs.
• Revise, adapt, and assist in the translation of existing CBEP training curricula, as well as develop new training materials as needed, to fulfill program and Government of Azerbaijan requirements, including formatting, version control, and translation quality assurance.  Additionally, undertake regular updates to support a sustainable and country appropriate Training Program. 
• Assist with the development of legal guidelines and documentation that supports sustainment of CBEP training in Azerbaijan.
• Support the integration of CBEP techniques and normalization of activities at engaged facilities through on-the-job training, mentoring, and the facilitation of communications, as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of CBEP research projects that involve and train Azerbaijani scientists and clinicians.
• Follow DTRA procedures for the approval, scheduling, and reporting of training activities.
• Maintain training records to facilitate entry into an electronic database to track training scheduling, student enrollment and progress.
• Produce and edit training reports and documents, as required.
• Participate in teleconferences, meetings, reporting and management activities, as required.

Background

• Doctorate degree and practice experience in veterinary medicine preferred. 
• Experience in delivering formalized instruction preferred, such as through a university, technical school, NGO, government institution, or private training program.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and, preferably, Russian.
• Good organizational and communications skills.
• Capable of efficiently performing duties using common computer software applications – MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader
• Capable of understanding program goals and needs, adapting to rapidly-changing circumstances, working efficiently, making timely decisions, communicating clearly, and responding to oversight and managerial direction.
• Ability to travel within Azerbaijan for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Salary 1000-1200 AZN

Age 21-40

E-mail: [email protected]