Animal Technician - Large Animal Unit at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Feeding and watering animals;
• Cleaning of the animal facilities;
• Maintaining general cleaning of the animals unit
• Keeping records for birth, animals that have been weaned, deaths;
• Assist in collection of samples;
• Assist researcher during experiments as defined in protocols;
• Report animal health matters of concern and activities within defined areas;
• Assist during routine dipping, treatment and vaccinations of all the animals;
• Collect animals from external sources.

Requirements

• A certificate in Animal Health
• At least 2 years relevant working experience in a research set up or similar environment
• Ability to communicate in English and Kiswahili
• Basic Computer knowledge in animal record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job Level

This position is job level 1B, and ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.