Layers Brooding Attendant (DOC) at Zichis Agro Allied Industries Plc

Zichis Agro Allied Industries Plc is an integrated Nigerian agro-industrial company operating across key segments of the agricultural value chain, including poultry, aquaculture, oil palm, crop production and animal feed, with a growing focus on processing and value addition.
Zichis Agro Allied Industries PLC is seeking competent and experienced personnel with practical knowledge of managing day-old layer chicks (DOC) throughout the brooding period.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and disinfect brooding houses before chick placement.
Manage brooding temperature, ventilation and lighting.
Ensure proper feeding, watering and early chick development.
Monitor chick growth, behaviour, feed intake and mortality.
Maintain daily records of mortality, feed and water consumption.
Identify and report chick health challenges promptly.
Implement vaccination schedules and strict biosecurity measures.
Maintain proper litter conditions, hygiene and brooding equipment.

Required Experience Level

Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience brooding day-old layer chicks (DOC).
Experience in chick placement, temperature management, feeding, vaccination, mortality monitoring and biosecurity.
Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge of layers brooding operations.
Qualification: SSCE/OND.