Career Opportunity – The Bahamas Agricultural Health & Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA)
The Bahamas Agricultural Health & Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) is currently advertising for candidates for the following positions:
- Veterinarian (Animal Health Inspection Program Coordinator)
- Food Safety Inspector (Surveillance Programme Coordinator)
- Plant Health Officer (Inspection Program Coordinator)
Veterinarian (Animal Health Inspection Program Coordinator) Position Summary:
The Animal Health Inspection Program Coordinator reports to the Veterinary Services (VS) Director and is responsible for the planning of the inspection program as well as the management and training of all staff involved in inspection activities. The successful candidate shall have strong teaching, communication, written and organizational skills to ensure that the inspection program is planned and managed effectively so as to implement and enforce the Act and to liaise with collaborating agencies in order to do so. This individual must be able to multitask and may be required to travel on occasion.
Interested in this career position? Here are the details for the Veterinarian (Animal Health Inspection Program Coordinator) vacancy (PDF)
Food Safety Inspector (Surveillance Programme Coordinator) Position Summary:
The Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Surveillance Programme (SP) Coordinator reports to the FSQ Director and is responsible for planning and implementing a program to survey, monitor, prevent and respond to diseases and pests of interest to prevent their introduction or spread in the food chain. The successful candidate shall have strong communication, written and organizational skills to ensure that the surveillance program is running smoothly and be able to liaise with other staff in the FSQ Unit and collaborating agencies to implement the program. This individual must be able to multitask and may be required to travel on occasion.
Interested in this career position? Here are the details for the Food Safety Inspector (Surveillance Programme Coordinator) vacancy (PDF)
Plant Health Officer (Inspection Program Coordinator) Summary:
The Plant Health Inspection Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Plant Protection and is responsible for the planning of the inspection program as well as the management and training of all staff involved in inspection activities. The successful candidate shall have strong teaching, communication, written and organizational skills to ensure that the inspection program is planned and managed effectively so as to implement and enforce the Act and to liaise with collaborating agencies in order to do so. This individual must be able to multitask and may be required to travel on occasion.
Interested in this career position? Here are the details for the Plant Health Officer (Inspection Program Coordinator) vacancy (PDF)
Interested applicants should send the following to the Human Resources Department via email:
1. A cover letter of interest highlighting work experience and accomplishments;
2. Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
3. Copies of Relevant Qualifications and Certificates.
Submit electronically to:
Email: bahfsa@bahamas.gov.bs
Attention: Human Resources
