Poultry Farm Manager (Layer Farm)

Vwila farms a well-established and progressive commercial poultry Farm operating in Zambia’s Shimabala Area Kafue district is seeking to appoint a Poultry Farm Manager (Layer Farm) REPORTS TO : Farm Owner / Director LOCATION : Poultry Farm Site – Kafue NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT : Contract JOB PURPOSE To oversee the day-to-day operations of the poultry farm, ensuring the healthy rearing of day-old chicks into productive laying hens, maximizing egg production, maintaining high biosecurity standards, managing farm staff, controlling costs, and ensuring the farm operates efficiently and profitably KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the reception, brooding and the entire rearing process of day-old chicks up to production stage, ensuring smooth transition of pullets into the laying phase Supervise/Oversee Vaccination, treatment and Medication schedules Supervise daily poultry farm operations, including feeding, watering and monitoring Flock health and identify disease outbreaks early Record production data such as feed consumption, egg output, egg quality and mortality, taking corrective measure where adverse trends are noticed. Implement strategies to maximise productivity and efficiency Monitor feed consumption and feed conversion efficiency. Prepare weekly and monthly farm performance reports. Maintain proper biosecurity and hygiene standards within the Poultry houses and around the farm. Monitor environment conditions (Temperature, ventilation, lighting Supervise farmworkers and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures Monitor farm operating costs. Ensure compliance with all agricultural, environmental, and food safety regulations. Ensure proper record keeping QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Full grade 12 certificate Diploma or Degree in Animal Science, Poultry Production, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, or related field Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing a commercial poultry farm. Experience in layer management and egg production preferred. Knowledge of poultry heal