JOB VACANCY-Veterinary officer, Full time at Embu.
Brown’s food co. is a growing dynamic natural food brand in Kenya. It is well established as a cheese brand after making premium artisan cheese for over 40 years known as Brown’s cheese. Our strength lies in buying diverse local ingredients and crafting them into premium food products. Our food campus now hosts a sourdough bakery, vegan range, an alternative grain flour mill, dairy, ice-cream, a farm to table restaurant, organic farm and a living food lab classroom.
Our mission is to craft wholesome and delicious foods from Nature’s Bounty.
THE POSITION
We are recruiting a full-time Veterinary officer who will be in charge of Milk collection and Farmer’s recruitment. Milk Quality and Quantity-Ensure efficient operations in the cooling plants. Develop and implement an up-to-date farmer’s visitation schedule to build rapport and trust with farmers supplying milk to the company.
Develop and coordinate farmers’ training activities. Grow individual farmer’s base supplying milk to the company. Support and resolve milk quality concerns amongst farmers and milk traders. Give advisory to farmers that ensure good animal welfare practices and well-being of their cows. Implement and enforce quality assurance protocols at the assigned cooling plants). Maintain an up-to-date preventive maintenance schedules at the cooling plants.
LOCATION
The position is based in Embu County at Mufu and Kirimiri milk collection center in Runyenjes Town.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Management or Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine.
- At least 2 years of experience in the same capacity in a dairy farm.
- Valid KVB license.
- Ability to make independent, objective decisions and escalate critical matters where necessary.
- Loves cows.
- Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in animal breeding and nutrition is a plus.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various farm locations.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Make a positive impact on the animal health and well-being of animals.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- The successful applicant will undergo a training and mentorship program by our company Veterinarian.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a CV, including the names of three references and salary expectation to [email protected] and cc [email protected]
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. The application deadline is on 23rd September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
