Job Information
Farm Hand (LMO/TS 2)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Agriculture / Horticulture
Posted
29-11-2021
Job Status
Start Publishing
29-11-2021
Stop Publishing
09-12-2021
Applications are invited to fill the following posts in the Research and Development Division (Montpelier, Montego Bay, St. James), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries: Farm Hand (LMO/TS 2) –(Vacant) –, salary range $9,860.00 - $11,156.00 per week and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Farm Manager, the Farm Hand is responsible for animal breeding and genetics, maintains Herd and Employee Records and the collation and editing of requisite data.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares and records animal data;
- Maintains Attendance Register and prepares reports;
- Schedules routine Husbandry activities;
- Manages the requisition and distribution of chemicals and drugs for the animals;
- Monitors the utilization of dairy chemicals, drugs and medication;
- Schedules sick animals for treatment;
- Performs any other related functions assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills
- Good customer relations skills
Technical
- Knowledge of the operations of Government/Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures
- Good knowledge of record keeping procedures
- Good knowledge of operational procedures
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Grade Nine (9) Education
- Six (6) months job experience
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- Exposure to dust
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals and drugs
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday December 8, 2021 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Email: hrm@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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