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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.