Technical Manager (Poultry) at Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures strict adherence to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the broiler farm in order to achieve set targets for the farm.
• Oversees the supply feeds to the houses.
• Ensures the welfare of poultry by assessing the quality of feeds and care offered, including vaccinations.
• Ensures compliance with relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including biosecurity and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) measures to prevent the entry and transmission of pathogens in the farms.
• Monitors the performance of broiler production and ensure appropriate records of same are maintained and reported.
• Recognizes and responds in a timely manner to poultry health (including diseases) and production related issues.  
• Plans and oversees preparation and stocking procedures pertaining to poultry production.
• Ensures proper working environment and maintenance of physical infrastructure of the broiler farm.
• Ensures high quality, cost-effective and value-added feed products are provided.
• Translates the broilers development strategy into actionable annual plans and drive implementation.
• Supports the ESG in conducting periodic assessments of risks associated with operations in the broiler farm in order to design mitigating controls.
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget of for the broiler farm.
• Communicates sourcing plan of broiler farm inputs, including day-old chicks, feeds, etc. to procurement team for execution.
• Manages and motivates the team members.
• Observes and evaluates performance of workers to ensure achievement sectional targets.
• Provides periodic (daily, weekly etc) reports depending on production figures, inputs utilization figures, mortality and any other required measurable metrics in broiler farm.
• And any other duty as may be assigned.

PROFILE

• A Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related fields.
• Must be a certified veterinarian
• 7+ years relevant experience.
• A member of a recognized professional body
• Must possess Leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of poultry farming best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.