Paravet (Para-Veterinarian)

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Paravet to support livestock health management and veterinary service delivery within its Pastoralist Department. The successful candidate will provide basic animal healthcare, assist with disease prevention and control, support livestock vaccination and treatment programmes, and work closely with pastoralists to improve animal health, productivity and welfare. Key Responsibilities Provide basic animal healthcare services to livestock in pastoralist communities, including cattle and other relevant livestock species. Identify and report signs of illness, injury, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, ensuring timely referral to the Veterinary Doctor. Assist with vaccination, deworming, parasite control and other approved preventive healthcare programmes. Administer veterinary medicines and treatments as authorised and under the supervision of a qualified Veterinary Doctor. Support livestock disease surveillance, sample collection and submission, and the maintenance of animal health records. Educate pastoralists on animal health, nutrition, hygiene, biosecurity, disease prevention and proper livestock management practices. Conduct regular field visits to monitor livestock health and provide basic veterinary support to pastoralist households. Assist in the implementation of livestock health interventions and pastoralist development programmes. Maintain accurate records of treatments, vaccinations, disease cases, mortality and veterinary drug usage. Ensure proper storage, handling and accountability of veterinary medicines, vaccines and equipment. Report suspected outbreaks of contagious or reportable animal diseases promptly to the supervising Veterinary Doctor. Build positive relationships with pastoralists and encourage the adoption of improved livestock management practices. Prepare periodic field activity reports and provide updates on livestock health challenges and intervention outcomes. Requirements Higher National Diploma (HND) or relevant qualification in Animal Health and Production Technology, Veterinary Technology, Animal Science or a related discipline. Relevant training or certification in animal healthcare or paravet practice. At least 2 years' experience in livestock health services, veterinary fieldwork or pastoralist community engagement. Basic knowledge of livestock diseases, vaccination, deworming, parasite control and animal handling. Ability to identify common livestock health problems and escalate cases appropriately. Good record-keeping, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel frequently to pastoralist communities and work in a field-based environment. Fluency in Hausa or other relevant local languages is an added advantage.