Job Title: Poultry Attendant (2)
Duty Station: Masulita, Wakiso District
Job Summary:
The Poultry Attendant will be responsible for the daily care of 1,000-layer birds, including feeding, cleaning, and checking on the health of the flock. They will assist in maintaining a clean and safe poultry environment, support routine vaccinations, and help with egg collection. The attendant will ensure that the birds are well cared for, biosecurity measures are followed, and egg production is consistent.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Feed birds daily following the feeding schedule (Layer Starter & Grower feeds).
- Clean feeders, drinkers, and the poultry unit to maintain strict hygiene and reduce disease risk.
- Collect, sort, and safely store eggs for daily dispatch and recording.
- Monitor bird health, report unusual behavior, and assist in administering vaccinations and deworming.
- Maintain updated records of mortalities, feed consumption, and egg production.
- Enforce biosecurity protocols including use of footbaths, PPE, and restricted access.
- Assist in disinfection procedures, litter replacement, and rodent control.
- Help during loading/unloading of feed, vaccines, and birds.
- Cooperate with other farm staff in general poultry house maintenance and improvement.
- Participate in trainings, on-farm demonstrations, and internal monitoring.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent.
- Formal training in animal husbandry or poultry management is an added advantage.
Experience
- 1–2 years’ experience working on a poultry farm (commercial layers preferred).
Technical skills required
- Physically fit and capable of handling long hours of farm work under hot conditions.
- Able to work in rural or peri-urban settings with minimal supervision.
- Basic knowledge of poultry diseases and local feed types.
- Ability to read and write basic farm records (in English or Luganda).
Behavioral skills
- Honesty and reliability in daily work
- Punctuality and good time management
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Teamwork and ability to work well with others
- Carefulness and attention to detail, especially when handling birds and eggs
- Respectful attitude, especially in a child-centered environment
- Hardworking and physically fit to handle farm tasks
- Good communication with supervisors and fellow staff
Visit UWESO’s website (www.uweso.org),
- Click on the link to fill in the online form. FORM LINK
- Interested and qualified persons who wish to apply may e-mail their Cover letter and detailed CV with three referees, combined in a single pdf document (not more than 5MB) to jobs@uweso.org
- Deadline is 18th July 2025.
- We shall only respond to shortlisted candidates. All invitations for interviews will be done formally.
