Vacancy title:
Hatchery Broodstock Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Yalelo

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 5 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Hatchery Broodstock Technician 

Reports to: Hatchery Broodstock Supervisor

Department: Hatchery

Number of Direct Reports: None

JOB OVERVIEW:

Broodstock is the backbone of any successful animal production business venture. That is why broodstock production and management are crucial to the sustainability of an aquaculture farm. The Yalelo broodstock section is part of the hatchery department, and it’s tasked to produce and maintain genetically diverse and robust breeding candidates. Relatedly, it’s also tasked to produce good-quality fry at a sustained rate throughout the year to fuel the production and expansion of the business. The broodstock section is also responsible for the continuous genetic improvement of the YU tilapia stocks under the selective breeding program at the Butembe site and maintenance of the broodstock bank at the Mukono site.

The broodstock technician shall primarily execute/participate in all planned broodstock management-related activities as deemed fit by the broodstock supervisor.

KEY DUTIES:

1. Safely and effectively transfer broodstock “from”, “to” and “within” the hatchery as described in the broodstock transfer SOP.
2. Dissolved oxygen regulation and acclimatization during broodstock transfers
3. Broodstock sexing and selection in the hatchery and at the lake
4. Future and mature broodstock feeding and feed management in the hatchery, as described in the feeding SOP
5. Fish mortality collection and disposal
6. Broodstock auditing and sampling
7. Observe and effect biosecurity and housekeeping practices as instructed by the broodstock supervisor
8. Any activity/ duty as assigned by the broodstock supervisor.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

1. A diploma or certificate in fisheries management from a recognized institution is an added advantage
2. A minimum of an Advanced level certificate
3. Basic mathematical ability
4. Experience in fish handling and sexing is an added advantage
5. Strong Interpersonal communication skills
6. Strong organization skills
7. Ability to swim
8. Ability to work under minimal supervision

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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• Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document  The closing date for receiving applications is 07 days from the date of this advertisement i.e., 05th May 2025.
• Yalelo Uganda is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.

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