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Job Title:  Animal Health and Nutrition Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Omia Foundation

Duty Station:  Arua City, Uganda

About US:

Omia Foundation is a Not-for-profit organization founded in 2023 to create sustainable and inclusive development in various sectors, including Agriculture, Environment, Education, Financial Inclusion, Nutrition, and Health. By leveraging its expertise and resources, the foundation aims to improve the lives of communities and promote positive change on multiple fronts. The foundation offices are located on Plot 6, Staff Lane, Arua City.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To make sure that livestock farmers SUCCEED in their enterprises.
• Must know how to correctly DIAGNOSE Animal Health and Nutrition Challenges.
• Understand all Animal Nutrition and Health products Omia Agribusiness offers. Easily coordinate with other staff of the firm to deliver value to farmers.
• Determine farmer needs for the different Health and nutrition products. Find out what products can sustainably improve livestock productivity.
• Assist management in sourcing for quality, genuine and affordable Animal Health and Nutrition products.
• Keep records of all farmers served from the Veterinary shop and in the field for follow up and farmer support.
• Keep informed on latest developments in Animal Health and Nutrition (products, trends, services and resources that help farmers produce more).
• Communicate on sales, pricing and market information on the different products sold to management.
• Seek for and record all feedback from farmers about products sold. Communicate this feedback to management timely.
• Support farmers in field on how to handle animal Health and Nutrition challenges.
• Occasionally represent Omia Agribusiness and Omia Foundation in meetings, trainings and other events deemed important for the growth of Farmers and the company.
• Represent the Company in Radio Talk shows and other promotional events.
• Commit to the attainment of all objectives of Omia Foundation and Omia Agribusiness.
• Manage our relations with regulatory authorities such as the National Drug Authority (NDA) and the local Government.
• Be ready to listen, learn and openly share opinion with the other Team Members. No dishonesty.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Animal Production and Management
• Practicing License and Membership with Uganda Veterinary Board (Evidence to show that you have started the process).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. MUST have a Smart phone.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Be able to see the small details in things.
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet navigation
• Experience in a similar position is an added advantage.
• Language Requirements: English, Lugbara-Ti, and Arabic is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All candidates should submit the following:

• Application letter
• Updated CV
• Uganda Veterinary Board Membership documents
• Academic Documents
• Other documents that you think will give you an advantage

Submissions should be sent to teamleader.omia@gmail.com and copy oadgltd@gmail.com

Hand delivered applications shall not be accepted.

Deadline: 23rd March 2024.

N.B:  Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews at the Main Offices in Arua. We are an equal opportunity employer and will recruit based on merit and ability to perform in a specific position.

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