Nuru Social Enterprises Poultry Health Manager Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Mar 24, 2016

Position: Poultry Health Manager
 

Employer: Nuru Kenya Social Enterprises
 

Location: Kisumu, Kenya
 

Job Type: Full Time, Contract
 

About the Organization: Nuru Kenya Social Enterprises funds sustainable poverty eradication in rural communities by investing in local entrepreneurs and incubating a diverse portfolio of profitable businesses in the developing world. 

Nuru Kenya Social Enterprise is comprised of a Dairy, Poultry, and Consumer Products Business currently working in Migori County, Kenya.

 

Nuru Kenya Social Enterprises is looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of Poultry Health Manager.
 

The person shall directly report to the NKSE Poultry Business Line Manager.
 

Duties

• Maintaining safe work practices of all employees and contractors on site


• Ensuring the welfare of livestock, feed ordering, ventilation management, vaccination, record keeping etc. are met.


• Managing and leading a team of people


• Compliance with legislative and assurance scheme standards


• Compilation of weekly and Monthly reports.


• Diagnosis and post-mortems, demonstration on vaccine administration.


• Conducting farmer seminars, group discussions, trainings and farm visits.


• Marketing of poultry products like broiler meat, eggs, manure and ex-layers


• Market intelligence/monitoring of competitor activities.


• Maintain and grow customer data base.


• Conducting joint seminars and workshops for farmers together with other stakeholders involved in the poultry industry.

The successful candidate will successfully and efficiently provide organisation/management of the following areas:

1. Livestock health,


2. Environment and husbandry issues,


3. Ensuring protocols and guidelines are followed correctly,


4. Liaising with management as necessary on the above,


5. Stock placement,


6. Feed ordering,


7. Health and safety of the flock and employees,


8. Bio-security,


9. Building and equipment maintenance

The successful candidate should have:

• Agricultural qualification and preferably degree in animal health or any related field


• Minimum 5 year experience in the poultry industry


• Previous poultry experience - preferably in commercial broilers & layer rearing


• A practical attitude - not afraid of hard work


• Good communication and leadership skills,


• The ability to motivate and influence others,


• A working knowledge of current legislation and farm procedures,


• Good computer literacy skills


• A hands on approach to maintenance


• A valid driving licence


• Be progressive, forward thinking and proactive.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed 70 % in Kisumu and 30% in Isebania


• Work regular business hours or do shift work, which may include nights, early mornings and weekends

Remuneration will be Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.

Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
 

How to Apply
 

Applicants to send their CVs and supporting documents specifying their current and expected salary 

to poultryjobs@nurusocialenterprises.org 

addressed to the 

Recruiting Manager, 

Nuru Social Enterprise ltd, 

P.O Box 176-40414

Isebania, 

to reach us not later than 17th April, 2016 5.00 Pm.
 

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification!