POULTRY MANAGER – Bindura University of Science Education 86 views

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have either a Diploma in Agriculture/Animal Health and Production/or its equivalent;
At least three (3) years post-qualification experience working with commercial poultry production (broiler/layers) or chicken breeders;
A minimum of five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language, Mathematics, and Science.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Poultry Manager should be able to:

Plan poultry placement cycles, biosecurity, cleaning, and disinfection of poultry sheds and facilities;
Play an active role in Poultry Project Strategic Planning and Reviews;
Develop annual maintenance work plans including production, marketing, and training;
Develop Farm Standard Operating Procedures;
Implement farm activities, ensuring the timely purchase of machinery, equipment, and poultry production inputs;
Coordinate and supervise day-to-day poultry production cycles;
Coordinate maintenance activities including engineering, equipment and infrastructure;
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning and marketing poultry products including semen;
Interpret and implement Government and Bindura University of Science Education policies with regards to labour management and enforcing occupational health and safety regulations;
Maintain financial and administrative records, production records, maintaining an up to date asset inventory and human resources records;
Negotiate with relevant Government Departments, banks, and input suppliers to obtain equipment and inputs loans or contracts on behalf of the University and linking the Poultry Project with potential partners;
Prepare weekly reports and financial statements.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.