Translations:District coordinators/7/en

Share the coordination role with one or more deputies

  • It is always a good plan to have at least two coordinators in each district - two senior staff members who are able to take the role of coordinator. This means the responsibilities can be shared during busy periods and allows for some real 'down time' for a coordinator who might be on sick leave, taking holidays, away for training or meetings.
  • Coordinators need to be constantly monitoring the system and responding to errors, problems and issues in the administration of the system as they arise. They also need to be in touch with the animal health data being submitted - to monitor for priority reports, disease investigations, and potential problems. This can be a full time job so it makes sense to share it with at least one other person to make sure the coordination service is consistent, comprehensive and responsive.
  • Because of the responsibility which accompanies the role of coordinator, it seems more sustainable one coordinator to be properly 'off duty' on alternate weekends or evenings, for example, while the other takes up the role.