VETERINARY & LIVESTOCK OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION VETERINARY & LIVESTOCK OFFICER
Duty Station: Beledweyne, Hirshabelle State, Somalia (with travel to project areas as required)
Department: Veterinary & Livestock Services
Reports To: Managing Director / Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Som AgroVet Ltd is a private limited company established in Somalia to deliver integrated agriculture, livestock,
and veterinary services to pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, smallholder farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, and government
programs. The company responds to critical gaps in animal health, crop productivity, access to quality inputs,
climate resilience, and extension services across South-Central Somalia.
Som AgroVet Ltd operates a mobile, community-based, and market-oriented service model, combining veterinary
care, livestock management, agricultural advisory, input supply, training, and project implementation support. The
company aims to become a trusted national agro-veterinary service provider, supporting food security, livelihoods,
and economic recovery.
Job Purpose
The Veterinary & Livestock Officer is responsible for providing professional animal health services, livestock
production support, disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, veterinary pharmaceutical management, farmer
extension services, and livestock business development activities. The officer will support pastoralists, agropastoralists, livestock traders, and commercial farmers to improve animal health, productivity, and livelihoods.
Key Responsibilities
1. Animal Health Services
 Diagnose, treat, and manage livestock diseases and health conditions.
 Conduct routine animal health inspections and assessments.
 Prescribe and administer veterinary medicines and vaccines.
 Provide emergency veterinary interventions during disease outbreaks.
 Support disease prevention and biosecurity measures.
2. Vaccination and Disease Control
 Plan and implement livestock vaccination campaigns.
 Monitor disease outbreaks and report cases to relevant authorities.
 Conduct disease surveillance and epidemiological data collection.
 Support quarantine and disease containment measures.
 Promote preventive healthcare practices among livestock owners.
3. Livestock Production and Management
 Advise farmers on livestock husbandry and management practices.
 Support breeding improvement programs.
 Promote improved feeding and nutrition systems.
 Provide technical guidance on dairy, beef, camel, sheep, and goat production.
 Monitor livestock productivity indicators.
4. Veterinary Pharmacy Management
 Manage veterinary drugs, vaccines, and medical supplies.
 Maintain stock records and inventory systems.
 Ensure proper storage and handling of veterinary products.
 Monitor expiry dates and stock utilization.
 Prepare monthly stock reports.
5. Business Development and Client Relations
 Promote Som Agro-Vet veterinary services and products.
 Build relationships with livestock associations and cooperatives.
 Identify new business opportunities in veterinary and livestock sectors.
 Support sales of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and agricultural inputs.
 Assist in preparation of service contracts and partnership agreements.
6. Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
 Maintain accurate records of treatments, vaccinations, and field activities.
 Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
 Collect and analyze livestock production data.
 Support project monitoring and evaluation activities.
8. Compliance and Quality Assurance
 Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.
 Follow company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
 Maintain professional ethics and animal welfare standards.
 Support licensing and regulatory requirements for veterinary services.

Required Qualifications
Education
 Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Animal Production, Livestock Management, or
related field.
 Registration with relevant veterinary professional bodies is an added advantage.
Experience
 Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in veterinary and livestock services.
 Experience in livestock disease control and vaccination campaigns.
 Experience working with pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.
 Previous NGO, private sector, or government livestock sector experience is desirable.
Technical Skills
 Strong knowledge of livestock diseases and treatment protocols.
 Experience in veterinary drug and vaccine management.
 Knowledge of livestock production systems in Somalia.
 Data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Languages
 Fluency in Somali and English (written and spoken).
Core Competencies
 Technical expertise in veterinary medicine.
 Leadership and teamwork.
 Communication and training skills.
 Problem-solving and decision-making.
 Planning and organizational skills.
 Client relationship management.
 Integrity and professionalism.
 Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.
Salary Range
Competitive and based on qualifications, experience, and company salary scale.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters, detailed
CV and Academic Qualifications in one PDF document to ([email protected]) by referring to the job
title “(Veterinary & Livestock Officer)” as the subject line of the email, latest on Saturday, 15 August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join Som AgroVet Ltd and help transform the livestock sector by improving animal health, strengthening
veterinary services, enhancing livestock productivity, and supporting resilient pastoral and agro-pastoral
communities across Somalia.