Job Summary:
The Animal Health Technical Advisor will support the implementation of activities for the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems for the (STRIDES)Project in Uganda. The project aims to strengthen national and subnational level capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious diseases and health threats. The Technical Advisor will provide technical and coordination support for the design and implementation of interventions for strengthening capacity and systems for zoonotic disease diagnosis and surveillance systems, working closely with relevant government sector and implementing partner teams. .
Accountabilities:
Technical Requirements:
- Provides technical assistance and participates in animal health investigations and mapping/assessing antibiotic distribution and use in livestock
- Provides expert advice for assessment and improvement of Animal Health Laboratories in Uganda
- Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to FHI 360โs and national standard operating procedures (SOPโs).
- Provides support for developing and/or reviewing documents, guidelines, and SOPs about animal health, such as surveillance plans and diagnostic SOPs.
- Provides training and technical support to animal health laboratories to be able to effectively detect priority zoonotic diseases.
- Supports surveillance activities for priority zoonotic diseases by providing technical assistance to improve detection capacities.
- Provides technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport.
- Works closely with the Technical Director, and Surveillance, Laboratory and MEL Specialists to develop, implement, track and adjust annual work plans .
- Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
- Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Analyzes project implementation progress to identify areas for improvement and proposes corrective actions
- Delivers presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
- Ensures project implementation, adheres to company strategy, and remains technically sound.
Project Design and Implementation:
- Conducts supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite coaching and mentoring to laboratories and surveillance sites.
- Implements established project design.
- Tracks project indicators and produces reports for others to act upon.
- Assists with implementing components of the technical portions of the animal health of the project.
- Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff.
- Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines
- Tracks project indicators and produces reports for others to act upon.
- Responds to technical requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
Operations Management (Finance, HR, etc.):
- Ensures project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation.
- Collects financial and technical tracking data; prepares reports.
Project/Program Reporting:
- Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data, prepare reports, and share findings on zoonotic diseases and AMR/AMU trends per national, regional, and global standards and requirements.
- Maintains database of project indicators and activities.
- Assists with compiling and creating technical content (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).
- Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate, best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares technical reports and papers summarizing results.
Quality Assurance:
- Provide technical assistance to strengthen quality systems in animal health laboratories, and zoonotic disease surveillance.
- Develops broader knowledge of quality standards through formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
- Helps coordinate and direct activities to meet client/funder and regulatory requirements.
โข Perform other duties as assigned.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- Moderate knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures to be able to provide technical support for research studies.
- Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.
- Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.
- Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
- Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.
Competencies:
- Project Management (Planning and Time Management) - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
- People Management (Making Others Great) โ Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
- Creating and Managing Systems and Processes โ Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
- Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors.
- Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
- Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
- Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff
- Networks with key internal and external personnel.
- Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Has no supervisory responsibility.
- Receives methods and procedures on new projects and assignments.
- May provide guidance to other lower-level staff.
- Typically reports to the One Health Advisor .
Education: ** **
- Bachelor's degree or its International Equivalent in animal science or veterinary medicine
- A masterโs degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary pubic health or a related field
- Additional qualifications or certification in zoonotic disease diagnostics, surveillance or a related field will be of added advantage
Experience: ** **
- Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in animal health, focusing on zoonotic diseases, veterinary public health, and veterinary technology
- Registered Veterinary public health practitioner is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnostics, surveillance, epidemiology, AMR, or One Health implementation.
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organizations (NGO), government agency, or private company in Uganda, implementing similar program interventions
- Demonstrated practical experience and success working and negotiating with relevant government sector actors in Uganda to implement programs of a similar scope.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel domestically at least 25%
Date Revised: 10/11/2025
Date Created: 10-11-2025
**Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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The Compensation Band for all national local employees aligns to the Compensation Structure based on the Country location of the job.
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Date Revised: 9/13/2021
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- Ability to travel domestically at least 25%
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.