Animal Health Specialist at Nigeria Agribusiness Register

Nigeria Agribusiness Register is an agribusiness platform management fostering made in Nigeria products for export and creating platform for Local and international trading.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Animal Health Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities
Animal Health & Disease Control:

• Develop and implement disease prevention, surveillance, and control strategies.
• Monitor livestock for signs of illness and coordinate timely veterinary interventions.
• Ensure adherence to national and international animal health regulations.
• Train farmers and stakeholders on biosecurity and best practices in animal health management.

Disease-Free Zone Assessment & Fattening Centers:

• Identify and assess potential disease-free locations for animal fattening.
• Implement biosecurity protocols to maintain disease-free zones.
• Work with local veterinary authorities and regulatory bodies to certify disease-free sites.

Supply Chain & Market Linkage:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to link fattening centers with slaughterhouses.
• Ensure a seamless and traceable meat supply chain for export markets.
• Support compliance with global meat export standards (OIE, EU, USFDA, etc.).
• Work with logistics teams to ensure efficient movement of animals and meat products.

Regulatory Compliance & Certification:

• Ensure compliance with Nigeria’s livestock and meat export regulations.
• Facilitate necessary health inspections, certifications, and documentation for export.
• Liaise with international regulatory bodies to meet market entry requirements.

Research & Development:

• Stay updated on emerging livestock diseases, treatment protocols, and best practices.
• Conduct research on improving livestock health and productivity.
• Recommend technological innovations to enhance meat safety and quality.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in animal health, livestock management, or veterinary services.
• Strong knowledge of livestock diseases, biosecurity measures, and meat safety regulations.
• Experience working with stakeholders in livestock supply chains and export markets.
• Ability to work in rural and remote locations to assess fattening centers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and livestock health management software is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel within Nigeriafor training and inspections.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Passion for animal health, welfare, and sustainable livestock management.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.