TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Bindura University of Science Education 51 views

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts

Technical Assistant – Natural Resource Management (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Maintaining the fish pond area and ensuring that it is always clean;
Maintaining the fish ponds including fish pond embankments and monitoring pond water levels and repairing faults;
Ensuring that fish ponds are adequately stocked with fish always;
Ensuring that procurement of fish and fish feed is initiated timeously to replenish stocks;
Keeping records of stocking rates, survival rates, and fish feed consumption rates;
Feeding the fish;
Ensuring the availability of adequate feed stocks;
Demonstrating fisheries management aspects to students;
Assisting students working on Research Projects;
Supporting Academics carrying out Research Projects; and
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Certificate in Wildlife and Fisheries or Agriculture;
Have five (5) Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject;
A relevant National Diploma and experience in Fisheries would be added advantages;
Be mature, friendly and helpful to the University clients;
Have the ability to execute instructions; and
Be prepared to work during odd hours, weekends and Public holidays.