Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 16 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Feeding Supervisor, the Feeder is responsible for feeding fish and achieving a target size with maximum growth and Survival rates.

KEY DUTIES:
• Ensures fish are fed the correct amount and type of feed.
• Collects mortalities and make sure that all feed and mortalities are registered.
• Monitors the feeding behaviour and general health of the fish.
• Ensures the feeding site and equipment are clean, neat and tidy.
• Prepares all appropriate equipment, and feed before the feeding time.
• Checks for fingerling quantity, size and feed type from feeding chart/inventory provided and ensure the feed rations given to the fish is weighed and recorded.
• Reports any case of abnormality for example in colouring, texture, moulds.
• Ensures feed spills and wastage is very minimal.
• Properly clean, dry and correctly store of all equipment, like feed scoops, fish scoops. There should be no equipment left at the ponds except for the bins with feed.
• Ensure all equipment is kept at in the hatchery stores to avoid damage.
• Check for, any holes in Hapas or bird net, problem with the aeration system, missing or damaged to the ponds and report to the supervisor.
• Ensure that the bins with feed are left watertight and storm proof, and you will be responsible for any feed spills due to negligence after your shift.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
• At least a Certificate/Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technologies or Uganda Certificate of Education.
• Ability to swim and be comfortable on water.
• Ability to solve and do simple math calculations.
• Good Communication skills including reading and writing Skills.
• High self-motivated and working with minimal supervision.
• Hardworking, capable of being involved in farming operations.
• Should be honest.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and interact well with others.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send their applications and resumes, and certified academic documents as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug. Please indicate whether you have applied to work as Feeder on the Lake or at the Hatchery. The closing date of receiving applications is 17th May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.



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