Bindura University of Science Education

Poultry Manager (1 Post)

Agriculture, Farming Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts: Poultry Manager (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The Poultry Manager should be able to:

Plan poultry placement cycles, biosecurity, cleaning and disinfection of poultry sheds and facilities;
Play an active role in Poultry Project Strategic Planning and Reviews;
Develop annual maintenance work plans including production, marketing and training;
Develop Farm Standard Operating Procedures;
Implement farm activities, ensuring timely purchase of machinery, equipment and poultry production inputs;
Coordinate and supervise day to day poultry production cycles;
Coordinate maintenance activities including engineering, equipment and infrastructure;
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning and marketing poultry products including semen;
Interpret and implement Government and Bindura University of Science Education policies with regards to labour management and enforcing occupational health and safety regulations;
Maintain financial and administrative records, production records, maintaining an up to date asset inventory and human resources records;
Negotiate with relevant Government Departments, banks, and input suppliers to obtain equipment and inputs loans or contracts on behalf of the University and linking the Poultry Project with potential partners;
Prepare weekly reports and financial statements.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have either a Diploma in Agriculture/Animal Health and Production/or its equivalent;
At least three (3) years post qualification experience working with commercial poultry production (broiler/layers) or chicken breeders;
A minimum of five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:

The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources

Bindura University of Science Education

P Bag 1020

Bindura

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 5 June 2023.