5 Livestock Field Assistants Job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
5 Livestock Field Assistants

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Agricultural Services & Products ]

 

Jobs at:

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Deadline of this Job:
06 May 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Entebbe , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 06, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Organization Overview:
National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank, a body corporate under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries its mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda, wishes to recruit the following:
14. JOB TITLE Livestock Field Assistants
No. of Vacancy 05
Location Centre farms
Reporting to Senior Farm Manager
Overall Job Purpose
To undertake records management and census of animal on centre farms .

Specific Responsibilities
• Takes records on farms and herds recording management.
• Monitors and supervises the maintenance of sanitary conditions in the paddocks or kraals.
• Advises and supervises the preparation of animal fodder, supplements, water or other feeds.
• Monitors animal health and administers or supervises the routine administration of veterinary drugs.
• Supports pasture, breeding and other animal rearing activities.
• Trains farm workers on animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
• Undertakes any other official duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Basic Requirements
• At least a Diploma in Veterinary Practice or Animal Sciences
• Should have practical experience in animal handling and breeding management.
• Should have a minimum working experience of two (2) years.
• Working experience of at least two (2) years with a practical exposure to animal breeding activities.
JOB COMMITMENT
Starting date Immediately
Duration of commitment 3 years Contract
Age Limit 25-55 Years
Salary Expectation Attractive


Job Education: Diploma in Veterinary Practice


Job Experience: two (2) years


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Closing date 6 May, 2020
All CV, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should be sent to:
The Executive Director
National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank,
P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Dr. Charles Lagu, PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 6 May, 2020
Duty Station: Entebbe
Posted: 06-04-2020
No of Jobs: 5
Start Publishing: 06-04-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-04-2065
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