Compass
Pig Farm
Vacancy:
Piggery Supervisor
Location:
Kisumu
County
About Compass Pig
Farm: An upcoming pig farm located in Kisumu County with a stock of about 120
pigs and piglets.
Description
of Position:
The Piggery
Supervisor will be responsible for overall operations at the piggery and will
ensure that all pigs are healthy and well taken care of.
He will be
responsible for maintaining the piggery in pristine state and keeping
meticulous records of the piggery operations.
He will supervise any
staff (including temporary hires) who will work at the piggery and act as
liaison with food suppliers, vets and other local suppliers as well as
potential clients/customers.
Job
Description: including but not limited to...
- Supervise feeding
and ensure all pigs receive the right quantity of feed & water
- Ensure
veterinary services such as clipping, castration, vaccinations,
de-worming and iron supplements are provided in a timely manner
- Actively
communicate to business owners on the health and well being of the pigs by
providing regular updates
- Supervise
slaughter of pigs and transport of pork & any other local disposal of
pigs (marketing)
- Keep or cause to
be kept accurate updated records of pigs including their births,
procurement, treatment, servicing, furrowing, death etc
- Keep all
financial transaction records on a daily basis and send all records in a
timely manner as specified by supervisor
- Reinforce
compliance of all policies, rules, procedures among the staff at the farm
- Ensure cleanliness
and sanitation of the piggery/ pigs
- Manage
responsible disposal of bio- waste
- Ensure security
of the pig farm and safe keeping of supplies and stores & assets
- Supervise
repairs of the piggery and ensure it is in good condition
- Ensure
cleanliness of the piggery and availability of water
- Keep in stock
essential vet supplies
Experience
and Qualification
- Must have a
diploma in an agricultural course that covers animal husbandry from a
recognized institution
- Should have at
least a year’s experience working in a busy animal farm. Experience in a
pig farm will be a huge added advantage
- Experience in
record keeping
- Knowledge in
computer word and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to
express self in English and Swahili
- Driving skills
and experience will an added advantage
- Must be able to
produce certificate of good conduct upon shortlisting for interview
Email a cover letter,
and CV with at least 3 referees to otienohongo@gmail.com by 25th July 2013
