Within the framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Disease Operations (ECTAD), under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya and direct supervision of the ECTAD Kenya Country Team Leader, the consultant will conduct a systematic review of grey and published literature on brucellosis in Kenya to provide frequency estimates of brucellosis in humans, animals and risk factors for infection, and help to understand the current situation in Kenya.
Specifically the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Review human health surveillance and laboratory data available at the Ministry of Health and affiliate research institutions
Review animal health surveillance and laboratory data available at the Directorate of Veterinary Services and affiliated research institutions
Conduct systematic literature review of brucellosis in Kenya (grey and published literature)
Analyze all information gathered, write and deliver a completion report to FAO, DVS and DM
Minimum Requirements
Advanced University Degree in Veterinary/Medical Science degree or relevant field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working on zoonotic diseases in Kenya
Good knowledge of public and animal health systems in Kenya
Good skills in design of cross-sectional surveys, data collection methodologies and analytical skills such as use of statistical software
Working knowledge of English
Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building effective relationships
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Candidates are requested to submit their application by email to vacancy-kenya@fao.org quoting the position title and vacancy announcement number.A duly completed Personal Profile Form (PPF) generated from FAO’s iRecruitment portal as a PDF-file is to be submitted by email together with a cover letter. Please note that attached resumes or CV’s in place of the PPF will not be accepted.In order to prepare a Personal Profile Form, you must first register on the FAO iRecruitment site by clicking on the following link to register: http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ In order for your application to be properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are completed.Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.This vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

vacancy-kenya@fao.org