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Uzima ChickenProfession (Agriculture, fishing, forestry, Entry and Basic-level)
Industry (Agriculture, fishing, forestry, wildlife, Entry and Basic-level)
Seniority (Agriculture, fishing, forestry, wildlife, Agriculture, fishing, forestry)
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Uzima Chicken
Agriculture + 2 more
Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the receiving, inspection, grading, sorting and storage of hatching eggs to ensure they meet required quality standards.
- Ensure proper egg storage conditions, including temperature and humidity control.
- Oversee egg setting, pre-warming, transfer, candling and hatching processes in line with established standards.
- Monitor incubation parameters including temperature, humidity, CO₂ /ventilation and egg turning.
- Monitor hatchery machine performance and ensure achievement of set production targets.
- Ensure proper selection, grading and quality control of Day-Old Chicks (DOCs).
- Conduct breakout analysis, identify causes of poor hatchability and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of biosecurity and quality control programmes.
- Monitor vaccine storage, handling, thawing and vaccination procedures, including accuracy of vaccinators.
- Ensure high standards of hatchery hygiene, cleanliness and environmental management.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance of hatchery equipment and liaise with the maintenance team on repairs and equipment requirements.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of hatchery waste in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of eggs received, eggs set, hatch results, DOC production and DOC wastage.
- Prepare and submit weekly, operational and regulatory reports as required.
- Monitor compliance with relevant government, veterinary, biosecurity and hatchery standards.
- Identify staff development needs and provide coaching, training and performance support to hatchery staff.
- Work collaboratively with breeding farms and other departments to address hatchery performance issues and improve overall productivity.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Production Manager.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent.
- Must be licensed by the Kenya Veterinary Board and in good standing.
- Experience in poultry production, hatchery operations or a related veterinary role will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of poultry health, hatchery management, incubation and biosecurity practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, leadership and team-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet operational targets.
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