Our client is an established dairy farming with over 50 dairy animals in the outskirt of Kilifi. They are looking to hire a qualified and experienced farm manager with diverse knowledge in dairy farming.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises various dairy cows breeds
• Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration and manage businesses and farm staff.
• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
• Maintain and monitor the quality and quantity of yields.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with Government vets.
• Knowledge of parasites and diseases and understanding how they spread and how to combat them.
• Apply health and safety standards across the farm.
• Liaising with the marketing and sale team.
• Visiting different divisions to inspect livestocks
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Do Artificial insemination
• Management of fodder feeds stocks and making requisition if any and timely
• Fodder production and preservation
• And any other duties assigned to by the management

Requirements

• Diploma in animal science or husbandry or Bachelors Degree / HND in Agriculture Science, Animal Science or extensive experience in managing a farm.
• 3-5 years work experience.
• A passion for agriculture and looking after dairy animals
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Extensive experience in managing a farm.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and excellent budgeting skills