Tasks and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Wildlife Veterinary Unit at RDB, the incumbent will deliver the following specific tasks:
•    Develop and implement wildlife disease surveillance protocols, guidelines and SOPs for early detection and monitoring of zoonotic and emerging diseases.
•    Conduct field investigations to assess disease outbreaks, collect, analyse and report epidemiological data, and identify transmission pathways.
•    Utilize modelling and risk assessment tools to predict disease spread and assess the potential impact on wildlife, domestic animals, and humans.
•    Maintain a wildlife disease database and contribute to national and regional disease reporting systems.
•    Develop and deliver training programs for wildlife rangers, veterinarians, and health professionals on disease detection, biosafety, and response measures.
•    Lead and participate in rapid response teams for wildlife disease outbreaks, ensuring timely collection of field samples and epidemiological data.
•    Develop and implement biosecurity measures to minimize disease spillover between wildlife, livestock, and human populations.
•    Provide technical support for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease cases in collaboration with veterinary laboratories.
•    Support the development of wildlife health policies and strategies aligned with international standards.
•    Work closely with animal and human health sectors to strengthen integrated disease surveillance and response efforts.
•    Prepare technical reports, research articles, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
•    Train and mentor field veterinarians, and other staff on basic epidemiology, data collection, and biosafety protocols.
•    Submit a final technical report upon completion of the assignment to the Head of Wildlife Veterinary Unit at RDB and ECTAD Country Team Leader at FAO Rwanda.
•    Performs any other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
•    At least 5 Years of experience in wildlife health surveillance, epidemiological research, or veterinary fieldwork.
•    Working levels (Level C) of English
•    Be the national of Rwanda
•    Registered with the Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors (RCVD) or eligibility to register.