Title: Dairy Extension Officer,
Reporting to: Veterinary
Officer,
Githunguri Dairy Farmers
Co-operative Society Ltd plays a key role in marketing of its member’s milk
which is processed and packed in form of pouch packed fresh milk, Tetra Classic
fresh milk, lala, butter, ghee and cream under the flagship of “Fresha Dairy
Products”.
Githunguri Dairy Farmers
Co-operative Society Ltd vision is to be a world class producer of dairy brands
while the Mission is to consistently provide affordable high quality brands to
the market through application of best business practices for the maximization
of stakeholders’ value.
Job Purpose:
Ensure milk produced by
GDFCS members is quality assured through hygienic practices and husbandry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Day to day Planning and inspection of members’ dairy
farms.
- Practical training of members on feed formulation,
fodder crops establishment and preservation; hygiene milking practices and
milk handling; animal feeding and housing.
- Record keeping of farm records by members- breeding,
production, health, accounting etc.
- Carry out members training at various training
farms.
- Handling members’ questions and complaints related
to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm
management.
- Train members on dairy economics.
Minimum qualifications,
experience and competencies
- KCSE,
Minimum C- Grade.
- Minimum
Qualification, Certificate in Dairy technology
- A
valid and accident free rider’s/motorcycle license
- A
valid certificate of good conduct,
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in dairy
operations
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in computer operations
How to
Apply
Suitably qualified candidates, kindly send your applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copy of ID, copies of certificates and contacts of three referees to hr@fresha.co.ke by close of business 27th April, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
