Global Plant Clinic Co-ordinator at CABI

CABI is a not for profit organization that improves peoples lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.

Background
The Global Plant Clinic (GPC) is managed by CABI and is an alliance of plant health service providers and associated organisations. The GPC coordinates plant health services in Africa, Asia and Latin America via nine country schemes comprising over 80 independent plant health clinics. New countries will be added from 2010.

The GPC also offers an expert diagnostic service for any plant and type of problem and regularly publishes new disease records. The GPC trains plant doctors and scientists, supports plant health clinics and links extension, research, regulation and input supply. Our aim is to create durable plant health services for those who need them most
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There is an extensive written and visual record of GPC outputs, available at www.research4development.info, www.youtube/user/ericboa, www.youtube/user/globalplant and by request to: . See also www.globalplantclinic.org and the blog at www.bspp.org.uk  

Purpose of the role
Assist in running the UK based diagnostic and advisory service and work with country schemes and partner organisations to support plant health clinics and establishment of plant healthcare systems. 

HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the candidate profile and a full CV to quoting reference no: 04/2010. Please state where you saw this advertisement. Closing date for this post is Friday 16 April 2010.

Candidates should note that because of the need to recruit and fill this role quickly, only applicants that can demonstrate they already possess a current work permit or visa for working in the UK will be considered for this post. There should be at least 12 months left on the current work permit or visa.