The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries mandated to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda. The agency wishes to recruit the following;

Job Title: Livestock Technician
No. of Vacancy: One (01)
Starting date: Immediately
Duration of commitment: 1 Year Renewable Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive
Location: Entebbe
Reporting To: Sire stud Manager
Overall Job Purpose:
Responsible for animal welfare (feeding, grooming, health); and semen collection
Age Limit: 25 – 45 Years

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collect natural and exotic genetic animal resources for storage or conservation as found appropriate;
• Participate in distribution of semen and liquid nitrogen
• Record data on animal management and associated reproductive and breeding activities
• Observe animal hygiene, health, diet (including special diets as may be necessary) and behavior to establish appropriate care, reproductive, breeding and treatment regimes;
• Supervise the cleaning and sterilization of the animal testing environment for reproduction and breeding where deployed;
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor’s degree in Animal science from a recognized institution
• Should have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Should have basic knowledge of reproductive biology, animal breeding and behavior
• Should have demonstrable competence in animal handling
• Should be a team player with willingness to learn
• Working experience of at least two (2) years in animal industry is a prerequisite