EXTERNAL ADVERT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 26 OF 2024
REF: ENT 4/26/11IV (39)
DATE: 11 June 2024

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER I – D2 (4 POSITIONS)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the above positions at the Department of Wildlife and Manorial Parks (Serowe, Tsabong. Molepoble and Gaborone) under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

SALARY SCALE: (P337 008 P3 71 628) per Annum.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Registered with Botswana Veterinary Surgeon^ Council.

EXPERIENCE: A Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience of which two (2) should have been served as Principal Veterinary Officer II, or equivalent in a reputable Private or Public Institute.

BENEFITS: (i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)
(ii) Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and employee 5%).

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To plan, manage and coordinate functions of the Divisions aimed at promoting maintenance of ecosystem heath strategies, veterinary research and animal population management

DUTIES:
•Develops Wildlife veterinary DMslonal plan in line with Departments strategic goals and objectives.
•Interprets policies and programs and provides technical expertise in the formulation and or review of veterinary policies, strategies and related matters.
•Coordinates the development of regulations and operating procedures for wildlife veterinary services.
•Develops Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement for stakeholder collaboration.
•Manages and validates reviews of wildlife research proposals submitted by supervisees and independent researchers.
•Access and audits and inspection findings for wildlife captive facilities, ranches, farms arid rehabilitation centers, trier distributions, trends to inform policy formulation and programming.

COMPETENCIES
•Deciding and initiating action
•Adhering to principles and values
•Working with people
•Analyzing
•Writing and reporting
•Planning and organizing
•Delivering results and meeting customers’ expectations
•Adapting and responding to change

APPLICANTS:
Quote the Ref number of this Vacancy, giving the following derails: –
a)Full name, address, Date and place of birth
b)Brief summary of careers with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c| Certified copies of Certificates) and Omang (National Identification Card)
d)Date of first appointment
e)Present port and date of appointment thereto
f)Two references (not older than 3 months)

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Private Bag BO 199
Gaborone
Or hand delivered to Ministry of Environment and Tourism – Head Quarters – Records Management unit – Office No. 205.
Applications from serving officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications net so routed will net be considered.

NB: Applications which do not meet the requirements stipulated In the advertisement will not he responded to.

CLOSING DATE: 28th June 2024

For further information context
Ms. K. SeipheUheng at 3647959 or Ms. S. Dipate al 3647951