ANIMAL HEALTH ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Animal Health Assurance Specialist will help implement and monitor the Health Assurance Program to ensure GreenFeed’s pork supply is cost competitive with efficient global producers.              

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation and monitoring of GreenFeed Health Assurance Program which includes:

• Conducting veterinary and biosecurity audits to ensure adherence of GreenFeed units to health protocols and biosecurity procedures throughout the supply chain: farm, feedmill, transport, feed delivery, truck wash, slaughterplant
• Diagnosis, treatment, prevention and / or control of swine diseases
• Coordinating sample collection, laboratory testing and analysis
• Coordinating animal density surveys and ring vaccinations surrounding the GreenFeed Farms
• Monitoring animal welfare
• Providing effective training on biosecurity and animal health related topics across the value chain

• Develop effective networks with veterinarians, regulators, the academe and allied industries to keep GreenFeed abreast with local, national and international industry updates, new scientific developments and production technologies.
• To be professionally current by attending conferences and professional meetings.
• Do translations from Vietnamese to English and vice versa, both oral and written, ensuring meaning and context are maintained.

• Fluent in English and Vietnamese languages, oral and written
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Resourcefulness, attention to detail, accuracy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills, flexible, adaptable, able to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to handle animals patiently, gently and confidently
• Willing to do dirty and unpleasant tasks (example: necropsy, slaughtercheck, etc.)
• Willing to travel for work