Position Title: Open Position: Poultry Farm Coordinator
Employer: Eco Green
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Tulefa - Ethiopia
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Posted date: 2 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Key Responsibilities
- Flock Health and Welfare:
- Monitor bird health, behavior, and performance daily.
- Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Implement and manage effective nutrition and feeding programs.
- Maintain optimal environmental conditions within poultry houses (temperature, ventilation, humidity, and lighting).
- Identify and address signs of stress, disease, or injury promptly.
- Ensure humane handling and care of all birds in compliance with animal welfare standards.
- Operational Management:
- Oversee all daily farm activities, including feeding, watering, litter management, and egg collection (if applicable).
- Manage bird inventory, tracking mortality, feed conversion ratios (FCR), and production rates.
- Coordinate the placement of new chicks/poults and the depopulation/transport of market-ready birds.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on farm equipment (feeders, drinkers, ventilation systems, etc.).
- Maintain accurate and detailed production, health, and operational records.
- Biosecurity and Sanitation:
- Enforce and uphold strict farm-wide biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreak.
- Manage access control for personnel and visitors.
- Oversee cleaning and disinfection procedures for poultry houses, equipment, and vehicles between flocks.
- Ensure proper disposal of mortality and waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Team Leadership and Training:
- Supervise, train, and schedule farm staff and assistants.
- Foster a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
- Adhere to company standards, animal welfare audit criteria (e.g., NPIP, GAP), and food safety programs.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on farm performance to senior management.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Diploma or equivalent; degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a commercial poultry production environment.
- Proven knowledge of poultry diseases, vaccination protocols, and general flock health management.
- Strong mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting farm equipment.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems effectively.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Must be physically able to perform demanding tasks in various environmental conditions (walk long distances, work in dust/ammonia).
Preferred:
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Certification in poultry production or animal welfare.
- Experience with specific poultry types (broilers, layers, turkeys, breeders).
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- This role is primarily based on a farm and involves extensive time in poultry houses.
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and early mornings as required by the flock's needs. On-call availability for emergencies is essential.
- Exposure to dust, feathers, ammonia, and varying weather conditions is expected.
- The role requires physical stamina for lifting, bending, and long periods of standing/walking.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
