Farm Supervision

FARM SUPERVISOR RE-ADVERTISEMENT (NAKURU CAMPUS)

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following position.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Health & Production or related area
• Must have two years’ experience in farm management or in a similar position
• Must be Computer Literate

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical supervision on all livestock and crop agriculture activities in the demonstration farm. Specifically:
• Ensure routine animal care programs including treatments and vaccinations
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of functional and effective biosecurity measures
• Ensure loading and offloading of animals in accordance with established animal welfare practices; and quarantine of all new animals
• Ensure the observance of the five animal freedoms on all occasions
• Anticipate and plan for the appropriate handling of any emergencies that may affect the farm animals
• Ensure planting and maintenance of crops in the greenhouse and farm fields for training and income generation purpose.
• Ensure fodder production, supply, preservation, and utilization for training and production purposes
• Provide space and support students and staff setting up experiments in the open fields and greenhouse
• Keep an inventory of all livestock and crop activities and provide regular reports on all farm activities (production and training)
• Organize and maintain in functional state all farm property and equipment
• Keep a register of all visits to the farm clearly indicating purpose, number and outcome of such visits
• Generate annual farm budget estimates and projected revenues for continued improvement of the farm as a training facility as well as an income-generating activity
• In liaison with course unit lecturers organize, schedule, and ensure field practical’s sessions taking place at the training farm are effectively carried out
• Carry out any other duty as may assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

  Deadline 14th December 2023