Job Details (SENIOR ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST )

Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, serving Public Officers in      Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled not later than Friday 29/3/2019. Applicants should visit   https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors  to apply.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan, attach and submit On-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion).

c)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)        The passport should be less than 150KB and in the standard image formats i.e. JPGE, PNG or JPG.

e)        Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

Application Process

a)       Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors/Adverts/Adverts     

b)       As  a new user click on ‘Register’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

c)       If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile

d)       Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs on the menu.

e)       View available adverts and the jobs therein.

f)        Select a Job from the list of Advertised Jobs.

g)       View the Job Details and Click Apply now.

h)       Review your application and SUBMIT.  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.

 

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts in a given advert.

 

Please Note: -

 

 

 

a)       

 

Only applications submitted through the PSC e-recruitment system will be considered.  No hard copy or e-mail submissions will be accepted.

 

b)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

 

c)         Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

 

d)        In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

 

 

   Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

 

 

-           Public Sector Management; Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills; Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings; Innovation; Concern for Quality, Standards and  Technical Competence; Ability to Coach Subordinates; and Report Writing Skills.

 

 

 

-           Strategic Thinking; Negotiation Skills; Team Building; Conflict Management; Policy Development; Change Management; Research and Project Management Skills.

 


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
SENIOR ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
46/70/02 Vol.12
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture (Animal Science Option); Veterinary Medicine; or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production Technology and Management form a recognized University or Institution. A Post Graduate Diploma or its equivalent in Livestock Development or Animal Nutrition will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have three (3) years working experience at the level of Veterinary Officer/Inspector or Agricultural Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Animal Nutritionist for performing the following duties:-

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Animal Nutritionist for performing the following duties:-

 

-        Popularizing policies, standards, laws and regulations to all actors in the animal feed value chain;

-        Advising on proper formulation, compounding and feed rationing of animal and poultry feeds;

-        Building  capacity of District production staff on matters pertaining to animal and poultry feeds;

-        Promoting utilization of unexplored possible feed ingredients in feed manufacture;

-        Introducing economics of feed production; supervising and monitoring production  of quality feeds;

-        Sampling of the existing compounded animal feeds and testing for compliance (nutrient contents and existence of toxins).

-        Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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