The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:   Quarantine Inspector   Minimum qualification and skills: 1. An Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences (Agriculture) or Agricultural Science;2. At least one (1) year work related experience;3. Computer literate particularly in Microsoft Suite and knowledge of other related programs and  software would be an asset. Competencies:1. Strong professional work ethics and practices, honesty, and integrity;2. Strong public relations and inter-personal skills;3. Excellent written communication skills;4. Bilingual – fluent in spoken English and Spanish;5. Highly motivated team player who takes initiative;6. Valid class “A” driver’s license. The Quarantine Inspector is responsible for inspection and certification of regulated plant and animal commodities at official points of entry, in compliance with national and international regulations.Inspects plant and animal products, including live animals, to prevent the introduction and spread of pests, diseases, and invasive species Salary: BAHA Pay Scale 10: $17,810.76 x 852.84 – $34,014.72 Stations of Duty: Belize Northern Border, Corozal District; this post is transferable Interested persons may submit letter of application, résumé, proof of qualification, official transcript and two recent recommendation letters (within six months from application date) and a valid police record, no later than Friday, November 22, 2024 to:     !!Click Here for the Job Description!!  Human Resource DirectorBelize Agricultural Health AuthorityP.O. Box 169, Cor. Hummingbird Hwy. & Forest Dr., Belmopan, BelizePhone: 501-8220197, Fax: 501-822-0271, e-mail: baha@btl.net, website: www.baha.org.bz            

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:   Veterinary Officer (2 positions)   Minimum qualification and skills: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary medicine and surgery;2. Registered veterinary surgeon in Belize (DVM);3. Computer literate particularly in Microsoft Suite, TADinfo, GIS. Knowledge of other relatedprograms and software is an asset;4. Experience working in animal health in the agriculture industry. Competencies:1. Strong professional work ethics and practices, honesty, and integrity;2. Strong public relations and inter-personal skills;3. Excellent written communication skills;4. Bilingual – fluent in spoken English and Spanish;5. Highly motivated team player who takes initiative;6. Valid class “A” driver’s license. The Veterinary Officer of the Animal Health Department will be responsible for the technical and administrative functions, overseeing and coordinating various programs related to animal health, including the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of diseases in wildlife species.The Veterinary Officer also designs, implements, and manages health and surveillance programs, ensuring adherence to biosecurity protocols, and facilitating animal traceability efforts in collaboration with local, regional and international stakeholders. He/she also leads the development of emergency preparedness and response plans, participates in disease outbreak control, and ensures the effectiveimplementation of disease control strategies in coordination with the technical team. Salary: BAHA Pay Scale 21: $32,304 x 1,392 – $58,752 Stations of Duty: (1) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District and (1) Jalacte, Toledo District Interested persons may submit letter of application, résumé, proof of qualification, official transcript and two recent recommendation letters (within six months from application date) and a valid police record, no later than Friday, November 22, 2024 to:   !!Click Here for the Job Description!! Human Resource DirectorBelize Agricultural Health AuthorityP.O. Box 169, Cor. Hummingbird Hwy. & Forest Dr., Belmopan, BelizePhone: 501-8220197, Fax: 501-822-0271, e-mail: baha@btl.net, website: www.baha.org.bz        

Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, Belize, February 24, 2023.- Twenty small banana/plantain farmers and PMS (Project Management Service) staff members participated in this training. They learned about Foc TR4 symptoms, other pests and diseases, and ways to avoid them from the Taiwanese who had experience with a similar crop threat. This training was made

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