Description

• Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance in the field including Black flies, Culicoides, Stomoxys, Tabanid and Tsetse flies.
• Assist in the maintenance and administration of the ARC-OVR tsetse colony.
• Take irradiated blood for bioassays and interpret the results
• Update weekly tsetse colony mortality database.
• Assist Researchers during field trips with trap deployment, fly collection management.
• Responsible for maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
• Responsible for training interns and providing support as needed.
• Adhering to all Safety and GLP rules and regulations.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
• B-Tech: in Veterinary Technology will be added advantage.
• Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 NOVEMBER 2025