The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following position:
Technical Director, Animal Health

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following position:
Technical Director, Animal Health
Minimum qualification and skills:
1. A Master’s Degree in veterinary medicine and surgery, and be a registered veterinary surgeon
in Belize (DVM) with three (3) years management experience; OR
2. A Master’s Degree in the field of Animal Health/Science with five (5) years management
experience; OR
3. A first degree in veterinary medicine and surgery, and be a registered veterinary surgeon in
Belize (DVM) with eight (8) years management experience;
4. Computer literate particularly in Microsoft word, Power Point and knowledge of other
programs and software will be an asset;
5. Excellent public relations;
6. Experience working in Animal Health in the agriculture industry;
7. Good understanding of Animal Health regulations would be an asset.
Competencies:
1. Good management skills;
2. Strong professional work ethics;
3. Strong public relations, inter-personal and communication skills;
4. Fluent in written and spoken English and working knowledge of Spanish;
5. Highly motivated team player who takes initiative;
6. Strong leadership and negotiating skills;
7. Successful experience in policy development and implementation;
8. Valid class “A” driver’s license.
The Technical Director of the Animal Health Department will be responsible for the administrative,
managerial and technical functions of the Department in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Salary: BAHA Pay Scale 23: $35,460.84 x 1,433.76 – $62,702.28
Station of Duty: Central Farm, Cayo District.
Interested persons may submit letter of application, résumé, proof of qualification, official transcript
and two recent reference letters (within six months from application date) and a valid police record,
no later than Tuesday, December 6, 2022 to:
Human Resource Director
Belize Agricultural Health Authority
P.O. Box 169, Cor. Hummingbird Hwy. & Forest Dr., Belmopan, Belize
Phone: 501-8220197, Fax: 501-8220271, e-mail: baha@btl.net, website: www.baha.org.bz