3 Animal Husbandry Officer Jobs at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Vacancy Announcement
Open To Internal And External Candidates
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;
Job Title: Animal Husbandry Officer
No. of Vacancy: 03
Starting Date: Immediately
Duration of Commitment: 3 years
Salary: Attractive
Location: Various Centre Farms
Reporting To: Farm Manager
Overall Job Purpose: To monitor animal care and advice on upkeep, breeding and product quality.
Age Limit: 25-45 years .

Specific Responsibilities
• 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
• A Diploma in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Sciences is a minimum requirement. Should have practical experience in animal handling and breeding management.
• A Certificate in Artificial Insemination obtained from a recognized awarding Institution is an added advantage.
• Working experience of at least Two (2) years with a practical exposure to animal breeding activities.

Job Education: Diploma
Job Experience: 2 years

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Closing date: 8th July, 2020
All CV, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should either be hand delivered or sent the following email:  and should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Attn: Human Resource/Administration,
National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank,
P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe,
Website:  
NOTE: This advert cancels the previous advert placed in the New Vision of Monday 6th April, 2020. Therefore, jobs which don't appear in this advert but had previously been advertised should be considered withdrawn with regard to this recruitment. Accordingly, applicants who responded in the previous advert are encouraged to re-apply. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity to all. PWDs and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the above positions, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification.