- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience3 – 5 years
- LocationKilifi
- Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied
Our client is an established dairy farming with over 50 dairy animals in the outskirt of Kilifi. They are looking to hire a qualified and experienced farm manager with diverse knowledge in dairy farming.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises various dairy cows breeds
- Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration and manage businesses and farm staff.
- Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
- Maintain and monitor the quality and quantity of yields.
- Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with Government vets.
- Knowledge of parasites and diseases and understanding how they spread and how to combat them.
- Apply health and safety standards across the farm.
- Liaising with the marketing and sale team.
- Visiting different divisions to inspect livestocks
- Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and other supplies are regularly restocked.
- Do Artificial insemination
- Management of fodder feeds stocks and making requisition if any and timely
- Fodder production and preservation
- And any other duties assigned to by the management
Requirements
- Diploma in animal science or husbandry or Bachelors Degree / HND in Agriculture Science, Animal Science or extensive experience in managing a farm.
- 3-5 years work experience.
- A passion for agriculture and looking after dairy animals
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Extensive experience in managing a farm.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and excellent budgeting skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Volt Management Services Limited on www.careers-page.com to apply.