Senior Health Officer Animal

Summary Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Well-oriented and resourceful with proactive mindset and good communication skills Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meet tight deadlines. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Career history Senior Animal Health Officer at Veterinary Services Directorate

Oct 2014 – Till date

To respond to complaints and enquiries by investigation or advice as necessary

To use professional judgement to determine and implement consequent enforcement action.

To carry out monitoring, inspection etc. outside of office hours, often weekends, at night or early in the morning and to assist other officers as required.

Key responsibilities

To ensure delivery of major animal health projects that include:

Disease surveillance

Livestock legislation and enforcement management

Emergency preparedness and response, and traceability and auditing.

Prepare monthly/quarterly report.

Promote the safety of animals and the public.

Achievements

Trained 500 livestock farmers on disease recognition and prevention in Sissala West District.

Contributed significantly to the growth (about 30% growth) of livestock industry in Sissala West District.

Led and motivated 30 national service personnel through supervision, training and couching on duties and daily operational activities.

National service person at Ministry of Food and Agriculture

Sep 2011 – Aug 2012

Roles

Receive clients and take records of their complaints and request, and offer guidance in relation to their needs.

Provide education to livestock farmers on good husbandry practices and disease prevention.

Key responsibilities

Vaccination of livestock and poultry against infectious diseases.

Veterinary extension to educate livestock and poultry farmers on disease recognition.

Achievements

Trained 200 livestock farmers on disease prevention and recognition.

Increased women participation in livestock production.

Education Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing from University for Development Studies

November 2020

Diploma in Animal Health from Animal Health and Production College

November 2011

Key skills Team builder, Proficient user of Microsoft office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Records maintenance, Personnel management, Public relations, Results-driven, Organized, self-starter, Proactive, Adaptable.

Competencies

Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize workload.

Results oriented and multitasking.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.

Polite and professional with supreme attention to details.

Strong analytical and project management skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and approach issues with diplomacy.

Ability to incorporate gender perspectives to ensure equal participation.

Ability to produce excellent results whiles working under pressure.

Excellent English Language written and verbal communication skills.

Possess strong I can-do spirit and participate actively in all aspect of task.

Flexible and enthusiastic.

References Prof. Weseh Addah, University for Development Studies, Tamale E-mail: ********@*****.*** Tel: 050*******

Dr. Sako Sulemana, Head of Veterinary Services, Upper West Region, Wa. E-mail: *******@*****.*** Tel: 024*******

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