Nicola Farms Livestock Manager Job in Murang'a County, Kenya

About the Company
 

Nicola Farms Limited (NFL) is a company specializing horticulture and livestock farming. 

The company is based in Murang’a County near Maragua town in Central Kenya.

Livestock Manager

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position. 

The successful applicant will oversee the management of animal health, feeding and productivity. 

He/she will report directly to the Operations Manager on all day-to-day matters pertaining to the Livestock unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the animal health – Preventive and curative program
• Oversee the management of animal feeding program.
• Daily labour planning, allocation, and monitoring.
• Carrying out animal improvement research and advising the company on the same.
• Developing and implementing fisheries projects.
• Giving out a monthly report to the management on the livestock performance.
• Keeping farm records including the following: Calving records, Breeding records, Health record, Productivity records, Sales records, Staff attendance records

Desired Competences/Qualifications

• Certificate/ Diploma in animal Husbandry from a recognized institution.
• Have knowledge in Veterinary and AI services.
• Minimum 3 years experience in animal rearing job.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good team player
• Good reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Good record keeping/ Analytical skills
• Driving licence

If you fulfill the above requirements, send your letter of application, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before 9th May 2013.

Human Resources & Admin Coordinator
Nicola Farms Ltd
Maragua-64

Applications can also be emailed to francis.kioko@nicola.co.ke / info@nicola.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Nicola Farms Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.