Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries mandated to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda. The agency wishes to recruit the following;

Job Title: Animal Husbandry Officer
No. of vacancy: 07
Starting date: Immediately
Duration of commitment: 1 Year Renewable Contract
Location: Various AnGRCs/Centre Farms
Reporting To: Senior Farm Manager or Farm Manager
Overall Job Purpose:
To monitor animal care and advise on upkeep, breeding and product quality.

Specific Responsibilities
• Supervise the maintenance of sanitary conditions in the paddocks or kraals
• Prepare animal fodder, supplements, water or other feeds
• Monitor animal health and administer veterinary drugs under supervision by the Veterinarian
• Support animal feed production, breeding and other animal husbandry activities
• Train farm workers on animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisors

Basic Requirements
• A Bachelors Degree is an added advantage
• A Diploma in Veterinary Practice or Animal Sciences.
• Should have practical experience in animal handling and breeding management
• Working experience of at least two (2) years with a practical exposure to animal handling and breeding activities.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Closing date: 10th December, 2021
Address: All applications, CVs and academic documents should be scanned as one pdf file and sent STRICTLY by email to; executivedirector@nagrc.go.ug.  The email application subject should state the job applied for and addressed to:
The Executive Director
Attn: Human Resource/Administration,
National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)
P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe
NOTE: Only Applicants who meet the criteria specified above should 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.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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