2.1 Youth Corps Doctor/House Officer Grade Level 10 2.1.1 Assisting in carrying out general veterinary duties in Government Veterinary Hospital, Livestock Stations, Abattoirs/Slabs, Veterinary Clinics, State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, etc. 2.2 Registrar/Veterinary Research Officer/Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 12 2.2.1 Carrying out general veterinary duties in veterinary clinics, livestock Farms or Veterinary Hospital. 2.2.2 Participating in research into infectious diseases of livestock and poultry. 2.2.3 Diagnosing animal diseases 2.2.4 Assisting in carrying out medical and surgical treatment and advising livestock and poultry farmers on the various aspects of controlling the spread of animal diseases. 2.2.5 Carrying our ante and post-mortem inspections and meat for public health purposes. 2.2.6 Conducting health examinations of animals, pets and poultry and issuing health certificates. 2.2.7 Participating in veterinary public health education. 2.2.8 Supervising subordinate staff. 2.2.9 Training in a specialized area. 2.2.10 Attending seminars, workshops and conferences on veterinary and related matters.
2.3 Senior Registrar Grade 11/Senior Veterinary Research Officer Grade II/Senior Veterinary Officer Grade 11, Grade Level 13 2.1.1 Participating in research into infectious diseases of livestock and poultry. 2.3.2 Carrying out general veterinary duties in veterinary clinics, livestock farms or veterinary hospitals. 2.3.3 Overseeing veterinary services in a Local Government Area. 2.3.4 Participating in research into infectious diseases of livestock and poultry. 2.3.5 Carrying out medical and surgical treatment and advising livestock and poultry farmers on the various aspects of controlling the spread of animal diseases. 2.3.6 Diagnosing animal and poultry diseases. 2.3.7 Assisting in organizing training programmes for subordinate staff. 2.3.8 Conducting health examination of animals, pets and poultry and issuing health certificates. 2.3.9 Assisting in enforcing veterinary laws and regulations. 2.3.10 Participating in veterinary public health education programmes for the public. 2.3.11 Attending seminars, workshops and conferences. 2.3.12 Assisting in identifying areas of research interest and training needs. 2.3.13 Training in a specialized area.
2.4 Senior Registrar Grade I/Senior Veterinary Research Officer Grade I/Senior Veterinary Officer Grade I, Grade Level 14 2.4.1 Supervising survey studies on animal health and production programmes in a specified area. 2.4.2 Undergoing specialist training. 2.4.3 Assisting in coordinating activities in any of the following areas: 2.4.3.1 Control of animal diseases and pests such as tse-tse and trypanosomiasis in a Veterinary Investigation Centre or Central Diagnostic Laboratory. 2.4.3.2 Veterinary Statistical Records 2.4.3.3. Staff development. 2.4.3.4 Veterinary Public Health Scheme 2.4.4 Initiating and participating in activities such as epidemiological research, applied research, development and production of diagnostic techniques and agents, vaccine development and production, public health etc. 2.4.5 Attending seminars, workshops and conferences. 2.4.6 Controlling livestock movements and implementing veterinary extension and information programmes. 2.4.7 Carry out general veterinary activities in research laboratories, veterinary clinics, livestock farms, etc. 2.4.8 Participating in monitoring activities. 2.4.9 Maintaining liaison with the central planning and evaluation unit.
2.5 Consultant/Principal Veterinary Research Officer/Pdu.c4ial Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 15. 2.5.1 Supervising research activities in specified area. 2.5.2 Taking charge of out -station diagnostic laboratories or sections in research and production laboratories. 2.5.3 Participating in seminars, workshops and conferences. 2.5.4 Taking charge of a big veterinary hospital or field office. 2.5.5 Initiating the review of veterinary/public health and meat inspection, policies and programmes. 2.5.6 Taking charge of specified programmes e.g. control pets, meat inspection. In diagnostic unit 2.5.7 Coordinating the training programmes for staff. 2.5.8 Supervising the activities of a number of subordinates.
2.6 Senior Consultant/Assistant Chief Veterinary Research Officer/Assistant Chief Officer Grade Level 16 2.6.1 Taking responsibility for veterinary development planning. 2.6.2 Coordinating research activities in specified areas. 2.6.3 Organizing and participating in seminars, workshops and conferences. 2.6.4 Coordinating field reports and disseminating research findings. 2.6.5 Taking charge of specified research programmes. 2.6.6 Adapting technologies generating from research. 2.6.7 Coordinating veterinary public health and meat inspection programmes. 2.6.8 Assisting in coordinating preventive and curative veterinary programmes 2.6.9 Assisting in preparing research reports and programmes. 2.6.10 Coordinating the activities of a number of subordinates 2.6.11 Assisting in formulating and executing veterinary policies and programme
2.7 Chief Consultant/Chief Veterinary Research Officer/Chief Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 17 2.7.1 Advising on the formulation, execution and review of policies and pros animal health and related matters. 2.7.2 Taking charge of a department. 2.7.3 Liaising with relevant national and international organizations on veterinary 2.7.4 Participating in national and international seminars, workshops and conferences on veterinary and related matters. 2.7.5 Preparing technical reports and memoranda. 2.7.6 Adapting research results for extension and commercialization
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Youth Corps Doctor/House Officers, Grade Level 10 3.1. By posting/appointment of a candidate possessing a basic degree in Veterinary Medicine registrable with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN).
3.2 Registrar/Veterinary Research Officer/Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 12 3.2.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a basic degree in Veterinary Medicine, who has been registered by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) and successfully completed the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) or obtained Exemption Certificate of NYSC.
3.3 Senior Registrar Grade II/Senior Veterinary Research Officer Grade II, Grade Level 13 3.3.1 By advancement of a suitable Registrar f Veterinary Research Officer who has spent at least three years after full registration and passed the Part I Fellowship Examination of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (DCVSN) or its equivalent in any of the following specialties: 3.3.1.1. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy 3.3.1.2 Master of Veterinary Science 3.3.1.3 Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine 33.1.4 Master of Veterinary Public Health 3.3.1.5 Master of Public Health 3.3.1.6 Diploma in Veterinary Anesthetics 3.3.1.7 Diploma in Veterinary Radiology 3.3.1.8 Diploma in Veterinary Bacteriology 3.3.1.9 Diploma in Tropical Veterinary Medicine 3.3.1.10 Diploma in Epidemiology/Epizootiology. 3.3.1.11 Diploma in Public Veterinary Medicine 3.3.1.12 Diploma in Tropical Veterinary Medicine
3.4 Senior Veterinary Officer, Grade II, Grade Level 13 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Veterinary Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.4.2. By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.1 above plus at least four years’ post-registration cognate experience.
3.5 Senior Registrar Grade I/Senior Veterinary Research Officer Grade I, Grade Level 14 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Registrar Grade 111/Senior Veterinary Research Officer Grade Ii, who has not passed Part II Fellowship Examination of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria or its equivalent in the specialty but spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the Part) Diploma of the College Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria or its equivalent in the specialty plus at least three years’ cognate experience after obtaining the Part I Diploma.
3.6 Senior Veterinary Officer Grade I, Grade Level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Veterinary Officer Grade 11 who has spent at least three years on the grade 3.6.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.1. above plus at least seven years’ post-registration cognate experience.
3.7 Consultant/Principal Veterinary Research Officer, Grade Level 15 3.7.1 By advancement of a Senior Registrar I or H/Senior Veterinary Research Officer Grade I or II who has passed the Part II final examination of the Fellowship of the Colle1 Veterinary Surgeon of Nigeria or its equivalent in the specialty. 3.7.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the Part II Final Examination Certificate of the Fellowship of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria or its equivalent in the specialty.
3.8 Principal Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 15 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Veterinary Officer Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.8.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in paragraph 3.1.1 above plus at least ten years’ post-registration cognate experience.
3.9 Senior Consultant/Assistant Chief Veterinary Research Officer, Grade Level 16 3.9.1 By promotion of a suitable Consultant/Principal Veterinary Research Officer who has at least four years on the grade.
3.10 Assistant Chief Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 16 3.10.1 By promotion of a suitable Principal Veterinary Officer, who has spent at least four on the grade.
3.11 Chief Consultant/Chief Veterinary Research Officer, Grade Level 17 3.11.1 By promotion of a suitable Senior Consultant/Assistant Chief Veterinary Research of who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.12 Chief Veterinary Officer, Grade Level 17 3.12.1 By promotion of a suitable Assistant Chief Veterinary Officer, who has spent at four years on the grade.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
