Field Veterinarian

Creative Conservation Alliance

Bandarban, Chittagong
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Responsibilities & Context:Background: CCA has been running a long-term biodiversity conservation program in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, particularly in the Sangu-Matamuhuri Reserve Forest in Bandarban District. The project encompasses multiple components focusing on the conservation of threatened wildlife species, including wildlife surveys and monitoring through camera trapping, a tortoise reintroduction program, and monitoring tortoises via radio telemetry.The program directly engages local communities in biodiversity conservation through multiple approaches, including training indigenous villagers, deploying local conservation guardians, and building the capacity of communities for better forest resource management. It also provides livelihood support through services such as livestock veterinary care, periodic health camps, and agroforestry training.We are seeking a passionate veterinarian to join our Chittagong Hill Tracts Program team. The position requires the veterinarian to visit remote ethnic villages within Bandarban District and adjacent areas of Chittagong Hill Tracts to provide vaccination and veterinary services for the livestock. The ideal candidate should be able to walk and hike for long hours to reach remote villages and adapt to rugged conditions.We encourage recent graduates with relevant experience to apply for this position. The candidate will be stationed in Bandarban District and must possess the maturity and cultural sensitivity to work in a diverse setting.Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Regularly visit remote villages to provide livestock services to ethnic communities
Administer vaccinations to livestock
Conduct disease assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for sick animals
Work closely with a culturally diverse team
Maintain detailed records and submit regular reports to the supervisor
Occasionally treat rescued wild animals
Assist in organizing livestock vaccination campaigns and other events
Prepare and submit periodic work reports.
Attend regular meetings/trainings/workshops as and when required by the management.
Responsible for ensuring that the project meets the required quality standards set by the organization.
Must be stationed in Alikadam Upazila, and occasional travel to other locations.
Any other task assigned by the organization.

Education Requirements:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Valid veterinary license

Experience:

At least 1 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)
Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Job Requirements:

Age At least 25 years

Having non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive perceptions along with safeguarding·Must be able to stationed in Bandarban District·Willingness to conduct regular visits to remote indigenous villages in the Hill Tracts·Ability to walk and hike long distances and adapt to rugged living conditions·Must be a team player with cultural understanding and respect for diverse communities·Compassionate and dedicated to animal welfare·Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays·Interest in and enthusiasm for nature conservation.Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solvingSkills & Expertise:Agrculture and livestock,Veterinarian,Veterinary medicineCompensation & Other Benefits:

T/A
Festival Bonus: 2

Company Information:Creative Conservation Alliance (CCA- registered as The Society for Conservation of Natural Resources) is an international award-winning, government-registered, Bangladesh-based non-governmental organization committed to protecting, restoring, and conserving Bangladesh's threatened biodiversity and natural habitats. As a growing organization, CCA achieves conservation success through scientific research, community engagement, conservation breeding and rehabilitation, rewilding, advocacy, and outreach. To engage nature-dependent communities and reduce their reliance on forest resources, we work with the local communities and provide livelihood services.

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