Farm Hand (Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting suitable qualified persons to fill the post of Farm Hand (LMO/TS 2) – (Vacant) in the Research and Development Division (Petersville, Westmoreland) of this Ministry.

Salary Range: $9,860.00 - $11,156.00 per week

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Livestock Research Officer (SOG/ST 5), the Farm Hand (LMO/TS 2) is responsible for the coalition and editing of requisite data, assists with the day to day husbandry, nutritional, breeding and health care practices necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the Swine Multiplication Unit.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Data prepared.
• Sick animals scheduled for treatment.
• Animals properly fed and watered.
• Animals’ accommodation properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Established feeding system followed.
• Receptive females identified for mating.
• Scheduled husbandry practices viz, deworming, spraying and weighing of animals carried out.
• Animals’ birth and death reported.
• Animals in ill health identified and reported.
• Minor repairs done to gates, pens and watering systems.
• Animals identified in accordance with identification specification (car notched, tattoo, car tag etc.).

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Prepares and records animal data
• Schedules routine husbandry activities
• Schedules sick animals for treatment
• Assist in the reproductive management of animals through the identification and recording of heats and services 
• Assist in the weighing of animals at all stages of development
• Carry out deworming and spraying procedures as scheduled
• Administer topical treatment for minor injuries
• Effecting minor repairs to gates and watering systems
• Assists in the security of animals under care and report discrepancies to the Livestock Research Officer
• Ensure that pens are properly cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis
• Ensure that animals are properly fed and maintained daily

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

• Performs any other related functions assigned from time to time.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Data prepared according to required format and within the agreed time frame.
• Listings of animals for specified treatment are comprehensive and accurate at all times.
• Animal feeding activities are done completely and in accordance with established standards schedule.
• Effects cleaning and sanitation activities in agreement with established standards and schedule.
• Participation in herds reproductive activities done in accordance with established schedule.
• General care and maintenance of animals implemented in accordance with established schedules.
• Daily monitoring of animals in accordance with herd health and security guidelines.
• Weigh animals as schedule in a manner that us complete and efficient.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good written communication skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Good customer and quality focus skills
• Teamwork and cooperation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Compliance
• Integrity

Technical

• Knowledge of animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of the operations of Government/Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of operational procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and drugs

Position Requirements: 

• Grade Nine (9) Education
• Six (6) months job experience

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than March 10, 2021 to:

Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens,
Kingston 6
hrm@moa.gov.jm

Please note that we thank all for responding but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.