Vacancy title:
Principal Breeding Officer
Jobs at:
Kenya Animal Genetic Resources CentreDeadline of this Job:
15 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
• Advising Management on policies and strategies on breeding and livestock production technologies;
• Overseeing research into breeding technologies and livestock production technologies;
• Approving and submitting livestock production reports;
• Advising on analysis of livestock inputs and products samples;
• Overseeing the dissemination of livestock breeding, production and management of information;
• Advising on livestock improvement and multiplication;
• Ensuring collaboration with other officers in research in breeding and breeding technologies;
• Representing the organisation in the Genetic advisory committee (GAC);
• Advising management on all matters related to animal genetics and breeding;
• Ensuring maintenance of inventory of assets in a livestock production station/farm;
• Overseeing the formulation, development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, laws and strategies in research in breeding and breeding technologies;
• Developing annual work plans and budget for breeding and breeding technologies; and administering performance management systems; and
• Coaching and mentoring of staff.
• Working closely with breeders on contract mating scheme and progeny testing.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position one must have:
• Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine/ Livestock production/Animal science or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in Animal Breeding or its equivalent;
• Eight (8) years’ work experience and three (3) years in a supervisory role;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Registered by the relevant professional body;/Member of a relevant body;
• Have shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.
Key competencies and skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• High integrity and confidentiality;
• Should be able to work with minimal supervision and at times at odd hours
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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