Farm Assistant at Career Options Africa Ltd

Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

 

Farm Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationOthers
  • Experience1 year
  • LocationNyeri
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 

THE JOB

  • We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to assist in the day-to-day operations of our farm. This role requires a proactive and hardworking individual to work in our farm in Nyeri.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Prepare fodder for the dairy cows, feed the cows and ensure sufficient clean drinking water.
  • Examine animals to detect disease and injury and report in case of any sick animal for treatment and Work closely with the veterinarian during examination. 
  • Assist with vaccination of livestock by herding into corral or manually restraining animal on the range.
  • Spray the animals acaracides weekly (this must be done strictly on agreed spaying day). 
  • Deworm calves and goat/sheep kids monthly and Deworm cows quarterly.
  • Requisition for supplies before they are out of stock.
  • Ensure security of the farm by locking and opening gates at scheduled times
  • Feed saltlick to cattle once on very clean troughs.
  • Report all problems immediately they occur; such as not enough fodder or farm supplies on good time.
  • Give a daily report of the number of the animals.
  • Keep the cow shed clean and dry at all times.
  • Milk the cows
  • Tilling and weeding the land

QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications. 

  • Certificate in animal health
  • At least 1 year experience working within the same role

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

  • Good communications skills
  • Knowledge of animal health
  • Time management and organization
  • Team player

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

  • We are offering the successful candidate a monthly gross salary of KES 18,000.

Method of Application

Send CV only to recruitment@careeroptionsafricagroup.com by 10th December 2024 subject heading, as FARM ASSISTANT-KENYA. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV. 

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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