The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day animal health management, ensure operational efficiency, supervise staff, and maintain high standards in animal welfare and productivity across all farm units.

Key Responsibilities

• Animal Health & Welfare
• Provide preventive and curative veterinary care for all livestock and poultry
• Develop and implement vaccination schedules and health protocols
• Diagnose, treat, and monitor animal health conditions
• Ensure biosecurity measures are in place and strictly adhered to
• Farm Management & Operations
• Oversee daily farm operations with a focus on performance, discipline, and process adherence
• Coordinate feed programs, breeding, and flock/herd performance monitoring
• Manage farm inventory: vaccines, medical supplies, equipment, and livestock movements
• Ensure cleanliness, housing, and environmental sustainability practices
• Team Leadership & Training
• Supervise farm personnel and support staff
• Train and mentor farm workers on animal care, safety, and best practices
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement corrective action plans
• Record keeping & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records on animal health, treatments, mortality, production metrics, inventories, and staff activities
• Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports for executive review
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve productivity and reduce losses

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements for animal health, welfare, and farm safety
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all units
• Monitor compliance with company policies and escalate non-conformities

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
• Valid professional license to practice veterinary medicine in Nigeria
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in livestock/poultry veterinary practice, farm production management, or related field
• Strong understanding of livestock health, nutrition, reproductive management, and disease control
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Preferred Prior experience managing commercial poultry or livestock operations
• Knowledge of modern farm management systems
• Demonstrated ability to supervise large teams and maintain production KPIs

Key Competencies

✔ Animal health expertise

✔ Farm operations leadership

✔ Data-based decision-making

✔ Effective training & people development

✔ Strong communication & reporting

✔ Biosecurity and welfare best practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health benefits
• Professional development support
• Opportunity to lead a growing agricultural enterprise

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send cv/resume to jobs@igpl.com.ng

Application Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026