Job Responsibilities
You will be directly accountable for the general management of the Farm to deliver profitability, farm operations and general maintenance of the animals.
Responsible for all care, feeding and maintenance of animals.
Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets
Maintaining a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
Ensure health and safety standards across the farm are followed.
Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
Ensuring productive and engaged production team by employing suitable and acceptable human resources practices.
To ensure the Directors are informed on the animal’s performance through provision of quality periodic reports.
Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
Qualifications
Diploma in Agriculture, Farm management or Animal production.
The ideal candidate MUST have experience in livestock and animal husbandry
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy farm that keeps animals (especially beef cows, goats and sheep).
Prior experience in a busy farm with large herds of cattle preferred.
Must have knowledge and experience in fodder formulation
Must be well versed in dairy nutrition and breeding.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to get things done to completion
Due to the nature of the job, applicants who reside in Nyeri will be preferred.
