Supervisor,
Poultry Farm
A developer of a potentially fast growing middle scale poultry
farm in Arusha, Tanzania, now in the final stages of development, wants to hire
the services of a young, ambitious, result oriented individual to help
spearhead the start-up phase of the venture.
The initial phase will involve two business lines namely; (1)
production and supply of day old chicks and (2) turkey production. On the
medium and longer term horizon, the developer intends to transform and expand
the business into a fully fledged poultry farm proving a wide range of poultry
and poultry products.
Overall
responsibilities and key requirements
The overall responsibility of the candidate (who will report
directly to the developer) is:
§ to
manage and supervise the operations of a newly installed hatchery together with
the existing turkey production unit.
§ On a
more strategic level, the successful candidate will provide both the technical
and business input which will guide the developer in identifying and/ or
cutting the market niche for (1) day old chicks and (2) turkey and turkey
products within Tanzania and the rest of East Africa region. This is against of
the backdrop of the ever increasing and unmet demand of these products in the
region.
On a day to day basis, the incumbent will be responsible in
delivering the supervisory function in all aspects of poultry business necessary
to sustain its operation as a viable, exemplary revenue-producing business
establishment in line with the long term business objectives. These may
include but not limited to:
§ Ensure
that proper poultry husbandry practices are in place and are applied consistently;
§ Identify
key customers to target including the associated supply chain strategies;
§ Ensure
a consistent and un-interrupted supply schedule for the proposed products
within the identified markets;
§ Develop
and maintain appropriate contacts and business relationship with potential
buyers/customers;
§ Provide
a strategic input in identifying and implementing appropriate marketing
strategies to the targeted customers with the objective of widening and
deepening the markets for the day old chicks and turkey;
§ Maintenance
of proper records and regular reports on production, supplies, worker
attendance, mortality rates e.t.c .
§ Maintaining
an un-interrupted and sustainable supply order of poultry feeds and other
agrochemicals including their storage
§ Maintain
the highest level of bio-security and bio-safety measures including all
sanitary and phytosanitary measures
§ Ensure
a proper maintenance schedule for all equipments and the related farm assets
§ Assist
in ensuring utmost care and maintenance of farm property other than residential
structures and grounds
§ Manage
a small team of workers including supervision and coordination of their
activities and duties such as care, maintenance and collection of eggs,
crating fryers, and maintaining equipment and facilities on poultry farm.
§ Assigns
workers to duties, such as collecting and candling eggs, feeding and
vaccinating, cleaning and fumigating the poultry houses.
§ Trains
new workers and participates in work activities to expedite work load
§ Direct
the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, including the hatchery
and its accessories, automatic feeders, and layer nests;
§ Confer
with the owner to ascertain production requirements and to discuss condition of
equipment and status of supplies.
§ Any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key
requirements
§ The
ideal candidate with have a basic degree or diploma in animal health and
production, veterinary science and or/ any related discipline from an
accredited institution with a major in poultry science or any equivalent
combination of training and experience.
§ The
candidate should be a proven strategic thinker with substantial business and
entrepreneurial skills.
§ A
demonstrated experience in running a similar outfit in a competitive
environment is mandatory.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
§ Thorough
knowledge of the management of large scale poultry farm operations.
§ Thorough
knowledge of the feeding and care of poultry.
§ Thorough
knowledge of the kinds and uses of poultry raising supplies and equipment.
§ Ability
to supervise mechanical and carpentry repairs to farm equipment and buildings.
§ Ability
to organize and direct the work of farm employees.
§ Ability
to digest and put into practical application complex research information,
(including testing and documenting results of such application)
§ Basic
knowledge in computer skills
§ Excellent
communication and written skills
§ Excellent
interpersonal skills
If you have the above minimum qualifications and are interested
in exploring your career growth in a vibrant environment, send your Cover
Letter and CV to apply@kenyajobsconnection.com latest 2nd December 2011.
Ensure that you indicate current and expected salary in your Cover Letter.
Applicants should ensure that the subject of the mail is Poultry
Supervisor.Ensure that you indicate current and expected salary in your Cover Letter.
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