VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
IN THE FRAMEWORK OF ENSURING THE FULL FUNCTIONNING AND DAILY OPERATIONALIZATION OF RWANDA COUNCIL OF VETERINARY DOCTORS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO THE RECRUITMENT
The Law N° 56/2013 of 09/08/2013 establishing Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors (RCVD) and determining its mission, organization and functioning was gazetted on 21/10/2013. RCVD is a statutory body which is mandated to ensure that its members provide quality and reliable services as far as the veterinary profession is concerned ;
The specific mission of the Council include the following :
- To control entry of persons into practice of the profession, set professional conditions for admission and decide on applications for the practice of the profession ;
- To ensure that all members comply with the rules, standards and code of ethics of veterinary profession ;
- To be responsible for the honor and dignity of the veterinary profession ;
- To protect and promote the interest of the veterinary profession ;
- To resolve conflicts and settle disputes that may arise between a member of the Council and his/her client ;
- To monitor and exercise disciplinary measures over the members of the Council ;
- To participate in the development of curricula and teaching programs for veterinary doctors, veterinary technicians and other animal husbandry experts ;
- To regularly train the members of the Council and assist those that have just finished their studies to get experience in the profession ;
- To intervene in cases requiring the expertise of veterinary doctors ;
- To cooperate with regional and international Councils.
In context of the above and as a further step in building and developing the Council, RCVD intends to use part of its funds to recruit TWO staff (the Head of Department of Research & Professional Development and the Accounting secretary) to improve full functioning and daily operationalization of RCVD. Females applications are strongly encouraged.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Terms of Reference for the Head of Department of Research & Professional Development
Location
The person to be recruited will be based in Kigali City / RCVD Head Office. Sometimes field missions in different regions of operation of RCVD.
Major tasks and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of RCVD, the Head of Department of Research & Professional Development is responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks :
- To support the capacity building program of the Council members (continuous professional development, professional internship) ;
- To plan and coordinate on annually basis during November and December the licensing exercise of the Council members ;
- To coordinate research activities directed to the areas covered by the veterinary profession ;
- To assist the Executive Secretary in the development of profitable projects on behalf of the Council ;
- To assist the Executive Secretary in the implementation of MoUs / Agreements signed between RCVD and its partners ;
- To design and monitor resource mobilization systems and strategies for the Council ;
- To prepare the action plan and budget proposal for the department ;
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Secretary of the Council.
Reporting obligations
The Head of Department of Research & Professional Development will produce monthly, quarterly, annual reports and overall progress of activities and submit on a monthly basis to the Executive Secretary of RCVD ;
Remuneration
The Head of Department of Research & Professional Development will be offered an attractive package commensurate with performance and there will be additional benefits.
Duration of the contract
It will be signed a contract for an initial period of Three years which can be renewable depending on the performance, starting from 16 August 2022. It includes a probation period of six months.
Supervision & Reporting arrangements
The Head of Department of Research & Professional Development will be supervised by the Executive Secretary of RCVD who will approve all his/her reports.
Profile / Required qualifications and experience
- Must possess at least a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine ;
- Be registered with RCVD and have a License for 2022 ;
- Have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge and proven experience of both field veterinary work and strategic analysis of policy development are a strong asset ;
- Have a publication background both in nationally as well as internationally recognized journals in the area of veterinary medicine ;
- Proven experience in resource mobilization ;
- Excellent conceptual, analytical and writing skills ;
- Very good command of computer, data and information systems management and capable of working independently ;
- Ability to work under tight deadlines ;
- Excellent English proficiency. Have working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda
How to Apply
RCVD invites interested candidates to send their (i) detailed CV’s including (ii) motivation letter, (iii) certified copies of their relevant certificates and (iv) detailed methodology clearly showing the understanding of the assignment to be performed, with all the above mentioned requirements indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
CONTACT : Applications must be addressed to the Executive Secretary of Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors, not later than Friday 29 July 2022 at 10h00 a.m., PO Box 2949 Kigali, located in Kacyiru (Kigali City), with Attention: RECRUITMENT OF RCVD STAFF.
Note that only will be selected and shortlisted applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned conditions and then will be contacted for written test and interview.
Done in Kigali, 27 June 2022
Dr RUSANGANWA François-Xavier
Chairperson of Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctor
