Yalelo is seeking a Hatchery Superintendent – Broodstock and Genetic Improvement, who will be responsible for all broodstock management and fry production within the hatchery, including the implementation and oversight of genetic improvement programmes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manages hatchery production schedules and operations rotational, modular management for consistent production into meet the target of 300 million larvae per year.
2. Oversees the brood stock management of 60,000 female breeders (Generation 09), managing selective breeding protocols and ensuring optimal genetic lines.
3. Ensure Hatchery sanitation daily and maintain high levels of biosecurity, including rotational disinfection, in full compliance with BAP standards.
4. Provides consultation and direction necessary to enable supervisors to produce and deliver quality fry.
5. Supervises and directs the work of supervisors, meets with supervisors daily to review equipment and personnel needs.
6. Reviews reports and takes corrective measures regarding larvae production rates, genetic tracking, and water quality.
7. Performs administrative duties in preparing reports, maintaining personnel records and hatchability records.
8. Reviews Maintenance, Vehicle, Chemical and other records.
9. Directs Safety program and holds safety meetings.
10. Keeps Hatchery Manager informed with timely and sufficient information on production, Brood stock management, and genetic improvement milestones.
11. Ensures operational and maintenance of hatchery equipment.
12. Effectively trains and manages hatchery personnel and maintains a cooperative team environment.
13. Manage, train, and supervise technical and labour personnel on BAP compliance, animal welfare, and proper fish handling.
14. Participates in hatchery design, construction, and development of procedures.
15. Manages inventories and production supplies.
16. Manages computerized production data and reports for genetic tracking and inventory management.
17. Assists in trouble shooting and improvement of production systems and procedures.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in aquaculture or hatchery operations, with proven record in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in broodstock management, fish breeding, and fry production.
• Demonstrated knowledge of genetic improvement programmes and selective breeding techniques is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and team management experience in a production environment.
• Experience working with hatchery systems, water quality management, and biosecurity protocols.