We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to the
institution that should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties,
qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee nor the organization
to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will
offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success
of the services we provide to our stakeholders both internal and external.

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Manage daily operations of
aquaculture facilities

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Manage feeding schedules to optimise growth rates and maximise
production

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Plan and coordinate production
schedules

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Monitor aquatic species health
and implement disease control measures

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Ensure compliance with industry
standards and regulations

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Implement and maintain
biosecurity measures

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Manage budgets and optimize
efficiency

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Oversee maintenance and repair
of facilities and equipment

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Coordinate sales and marketing
activities

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Conduct regular inspections to
ensure optimal fish welfare

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Overseeing water quality monitoring and compiling relevant water
quality monitoring data primarily for management purposes.

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Maintaining records related to fish production, including fish
growth rates, consumables, and non-consumables.

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Maintaining an inventory of all assets in the Aquaculture Unit.

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Ensuring maintenance of all equipment in the Aquaculture Unit.

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Maintaining high hygiene standards and ensuring optimum fish
health and biosecurity.

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Supervising staff in the Aquaculture Unit.

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Coordinating aquaculture-related research carried out by
lecturers and students

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Coordinating the establishment of a Hatchery Unit.

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Supervising interns who may be assigned to the Aquaculture Unit.

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Compiling regular reports related to the Aquaculture Unit.

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Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.

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Overseeing the rearing and harvesting of fish.

Applicants should be holders of a BSc Honours Degree in
Aquaculture/Biological Sciences/Marine Biology or a related field from a
recognised university.

Proven work experience of at least two (2) years in
aquaculture management or a related field is required. Experience in hatchery management and catfish production will be an added advantage.

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Be able to work with
minimum supervision.

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Be mature, friendly, and helpful to the university
clients.

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Have basic experience in the use of spreadsheets
and word processing software.

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Be prepared to work during odd hours, weekends, and
public holidays.