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Mortality Masters At Victory Farms

Victory Farms

Agriculture / Agro-Allied full time Homa Bay Posted 1 week ago

Victory Farms is a tilapia fish farm established in 2015. VF is located on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria and has distribution capacity throughout Kenya. The Company is rapidly expanding its farm operation, fish processing, and sales & marketing capabilities. By the end of 2017, VF is on track to be the largest aquaculture farm in East Africa. VF is employing world-class technologies, people and processes to build the leading tilapia farm globally.Key Responsibilities: Mortality Collection Collect all visible and accessible fish mortalities from assigned cages daily. Check mortality bags and ensure they are collected/emptied as required. Coordinate with divers to recover bottom mortalities where applicable. Handle mortalities carefully to prevent loss, double counting or misidentification. Mortality Recording and Data Accuracy Accurately record mortality numbers and/or weight for each cage. Verify that cage codes correspond correctly with mortality records. Report unusual increases in mortality immediately to the supervisor. Maintain complete and accurate daily mortality records for assigned cages. Team Coordination Work closely with the assigned diver, feeders, net exchange team and other Mort Clerks. Follow the daily cage allocation and agreed zoning system. Ensure assigned cages are covered within the required working period. Coordinate workload redistribution when operational circumstances require it. Cage Inspection and Fish Observation Observe cages/fish during mortality collection for abnormal conditions. Report excessive mortalities, abnormal fish behaviour, damaged nets, escapes, predator activity and other concerns. Escalate unusual findings promptly to the relevant supervisor. Mortality Disposal Transfer collected mortalities to the designated collection/disposal point. Follow approved procedures for weighing, counting, transportation and disposal. Ensure mortalities are not returned to the lake or feeding areas. Any other allocated duties from supervisor or management Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum of a High School Diploma Knowledge and skills: Accuracy and attention to detail Team coordination and communication Knowledge of cage-farm operations Basic mortality data recording and reporting Biosecurity awareness Safety awareness and compliance Ability to work in a lake/cage-farm environment Problem identification and timely escalation