EthioChicken -Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.
Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers. Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.
EthioChicken would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position: Trial Officer
Qualification
- BSc/BS or DVM in Animal/Poultry/Veterinary Science
Experience:
- Preference will be given to Fresh graduates
Duties and Responsibilities
- Run 7-day brooding trials from every hatch from the hatchery.
- Receive day-old chicks 4 times per week as hatches are pulled in the hatchery
- Label every hatch and pen with setter, hatcher, breeder farm, flock age, and hatchery vaccinator name for traceability.
- Rear each hatch separately for 7 days under the same management and biosecurity.
- Keep complete records so results can be traced back to the source and used for corrective actions.
- Weigh and count all birds on placement day (day 0) and 7th day and calculate average body weight.
- Record mortality and perform postmortems daily and share photos and findings the same day with possible cause (e.g., dehydration, yolk sac infection).
- Collect and record high-quality data and keep all pens well maintained, clearly labeled, and secure so birds cannot mix.
- Keep the same brooding temperature, lighting, bedding, feeders, drinkers, and ventilation in every pen to avoid performance differences caused by management.
- At 2–4 h and 24 h post‑placement, perform crop‑fill checks; ensure proper temperature, light, feed and water access and correct deviations immediately
- Supervise staff and daily work, and keep strict farm biosecurity, wear PPE, use footbaths, disinfect vehicles and tools, and record all visitors.
- Ensure the pen, feeders and drinkers are disinfected at the end of trial (7th day) and bedding is removed.
- Escalate logistics delays (e.g., feed did not arrive, phone down) immediately and document impact on trial
- Strictly implement AGP’s quality and biosecurity procedures throughout operations
- Ensure proper functioning of farm equipment, follow maintenance protocols, coordinate repairs as needed and maintain farm inventory.
- Accurately follow tasks and directives issued by the Production Director.
- Perform effectively under pressure in high-demand or time-sensitive conditions.
- Communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken, for internal reporting and coordination
- Proficiently use Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting and documentation.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strict confidentiality regarding AGP protocols, operations, and trial information.
Place of work:
- Adama – Oromia
- Mekelle – Tigray
- Gubre – Central Ethioipia
Deadline: September 5, 2025
How to Apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please title your application with the subject line: – “Trial Officer ”.
Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV to
Women are highly encouraged to apply
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- Check the vacancy details with eligibility.
- Prepare your CV or Application Details.
- Finally, apply as instructed by the authority.
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