POULTRY FARM VETERINARY SUPERVISOR

JOB TITLE

POULTRY FARM VETERINARY SUPERVISOR

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS

SALARY

KSHS.50,000

JOB LOCATION

OLOITOKTOK KAJIADO COUNTY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Poultry Health Management

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• Plan, implement, and oversee comprehensive flock health programs across all production stages.
  
• Conduct routine flock health inspections to detect early signs of disease, stress, or poor performance.
  
• Administer and supervise vaccination schedules, treatments, and preventive health protocols.
  
• Investigate disease outbreaks, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions promptly.
  
• Maintain accurate medical records including treatments, withdrawal periods, and mortality data.
  

Biosecurity & Disease Prevention

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• Design, implement, and strictly enforce farm biosecurity measures.
  
• Monitor compliance with sanitation, disinfection, and movement control procedures.
  
• Train staff on biosecurity risks, disease transmission, and prevention practices.
  
• Ensure isolation and proper handling of sick or affected birds.
  

 Farm Operations & Staff Supervision

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• Supervise poultry attendants, technicians, and support staff to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor staff performance and discipline.
  
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to improve staff skills and productivity.
  
• Promote a culture of animal welfare, safety, and accountability on the farm.
  

Production Performance Optimization

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• Collaborate with farm management to optimize feed conversion ratios, growth rates, egg production, and overall flock performance.
  
• Monitor feed and water intake and recommend adjustments where necessary.
  
• Identify management gaps affecting productivity and propose practical solutions.
  

 Data Management & Reporting

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• Use poultry health management software to capture, analyze, and interpret flock health and production data.
  
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly health and productivity reports.
  
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other tools for trend analysis and forecasting.
  
• Support data-driven decision-making by presenting actionable insights to management.
  

Compliance, Standards & Documentation

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• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, animal welfare laws, and industry best practices.
  
• Prepare documentation for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
  
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs aligned with regulatory and company requirements.
  

Emergency Response & Risk Management

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• Respond promptly to health emergencies, disease outbreaks, or biosecurity breaches.
  
• Coordinate with external veterinarians, laboratories, and suppliers when necessary.
  
• Implement contingency plans to minimize losses and restore normal operations.
  

Continuous Improvement & Advisory Role

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• Stay updated on emerging poultry diseases, treatment methods, and production technologies.
  
• Recommend improvements in housing, ventilation, nutrition, and farm layout.
  
• Advise management on cost-effective strategies to improve poultry health and productivity.
  

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

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• Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, or Animal Production.
  
• 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory role within a commercial poultry farm.
  
• Strong knowledge of poultry health management and disease control.
  
• Proficiency in poultry health management software.
  
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, reporting tools).
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced farm environment.
  

HOW TO APPLY

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• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
  
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.