Junior Poultry Veterinarian

Junior Poultry Veterinarian in the Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice (Appointment until 30 November 2024 with possibility of extension) [Ref. T/011/24]

Project

State-of-the-Art Health Management for Improved Poultry Production, Product Safety and Quality in Hong Kong

The overall aim of this project is to support sampling and laboratory diagnostics to ensure the desired impacts in terms of improved poultry health and production in individual poultry farms, while enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of poultry farming in Hong Kong, for the benefit of individual farmers as well as society in general.

Duties

1. Develop production and health management programme for poultry farm clients in Hong Kong;
2. Provide production and health management service to poultry farm clients in Hong Kong (including visits to local poultry farms, assessment of production and health condition of poultry farms, performing disease diagnoses, and providing recommendations for disease prevention and control);
3. Provide training and supervise Veterinary Assistants;
4. Maintain poultry veterinary practice records, and work with farmers to produce farm level electronic records on poultry health and production;
5. Conduct research in poultry health and production relevant to Hong Kong poultry farms; and
6. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent from a HKVSB recognised institution with interest in food animal practice, especially in poultry medicine. Proficiency in Cantonese, excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate directly with Veterinarians, farmers and students; ability to work with individuals from different disciplines; excellent supervisory, multi-tasking, organisational and problem-solving skills, with ability to evaluate new processes, implement plans, and develop preventive/corrective action are required. Proficiency in Putonghua and experience in commercial clinic set-up (including in-house lab and pharmacy, and electronic record systems) are desirable. Holder of a valid Hong Kong driving license (Class 1 and 2) would be an advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

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