Nkhuni Farm is hiring an experienced Poultry Veterinarian in Lusaka West, Zambia. This is a full-time opportunity for a qualified veterinary professional with proven experience in poultry health management, preferably in commercial layer chicken production. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing flock health, vaccination programmes, disease prevention, biosecurity measures, mortality investigations and the overall health of commercial layer chickens.
The position is suitable for a dedicated veterinarian with strong knowledge of poultry diseases and practical experience in maintaining flock health and productivity. Applicants must hold a recognised veterinary degree and have active membership with the Veterinary Council of Zambia (VCZ). Candidates must also be willing to reside and work on an off-grid farm for extended periods.
Key Responsibilities
The Poultry Veterinarian will oversee poultry health management and implement effective disease prevention and control measures to maintain healthy flocks and support efficient farm operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring the health and welfare of commercial layer chickens
- Developing and managing poultry vaccination programmes
- Identifying, diagnosing and managing poultry diseases
- Implementing disease prevention and control strategies
- Establishing and maintaining effective farm biosecurity measures
- Investigating flock mortality and identifying possible causes
- Recommending appropriate treatment and preventive measures when required
- Monitoring flock health and identifying signs of illness or unusual mortality
- Supporting the maintenance of healthy and productive layer flocks
- Advising farm personnel on poultry health, disease prevention and vaccination procedures
- Ensuring appropriate veterinary practices are followed during daily farm operations
- Supporting the overall health management and welfare of commercial poultry
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a qualified and experienced veterinarian with specialist knowledge of poultry health, disease management and commercial layer production.
Candidates must have:
- A recognised veterinary degree
- Active registration and membership with the Veterinary Council of Zambia (VCZ)
- Proven experience in poultry health management, preferably involving commercial layer chickens
- Strong knowledge of poultry diseases and their prevention and control
- Practical knowledge of poultry vaccination programmes
- A sound understanding of farm biosecurity procedures
- Experience in flock health monitoring and mortality investigations
- The ability to identify health risks and recommend appropriate veterinary interventions
- A responsible and dedicated approach to poultry health and welfare
- Willingness to reside and work on an off-grid farm for extended periods
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Benefits & Additional Information
Nkhuni Farm is seeking a dedicated veterinary professional to oversee poultry health and support the effective management of its commercial layer operation.
Key features of the opportunity include:
- Full-time employment in Lusaka West, Zambia
- A specialist role focused on poultry veterinary care
- Responsibility for flock health and vaccination programmes
- Involvement in poultry disease prevention, diagnosis and control
- An opportunity to apply veterinary expertise in commercial layer production
- Direct involvement in farm biosecurity and mortality management
Salary, accommodation, transport, medical benefits, leave entitlement and other employment benefits have not been specified in the supplied advertisement. Applicants should confirm these details directly with the employer.
Job Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Poultry Veterinarian |
| Employer | Nkhuni Farm |
| Location | Lusaka West, Zambia |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Agriculture, Poultry Farming and Veterinary Services |
| Qualification | Recognised veterinary degree |
| Professional Registration | Active Veterinary Council of Zambia (VCZ) membership required |
| Experience | Proven poultry health management experience |
| Preferred Experience | Commercial layer chickens |
| Key Duties | Flock health, vaccination, disease prevention, biosecurity and mortality investigations |
| Work Environment | Off-grid farm |
| Residency Requirement | Must be willing to reside and work on the farm for extended periods |
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents to Nkhuni Farm through the application channel provided in the original job advertisement:
- An updated CV
- Copies of relevant veterinary qualifications
- Proof of active Veterinary Council of Zambia (VCZ) membership
Applicants must meet all the stated requirements before applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply here: Poultry Veterinarian – Nkhuni Farm, Lusaka West
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