Proten International - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Hatchery & Nursery Manager
Location: Kwara
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Hatchery & Nursery Manager to oversee fish breeding, egg incubation, pre-nursery rearing, packing, and dispatch operations.
The role will ensure consistent production of healthy, high-quality fish seed while maintaining strong biosecurity, production standards, and operational efficiency.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage daily hatchery and nursery operations and production schedules.
Coordinate broodstock selection, spawning, egg incubation, and hatching.
Oversee larval and fry rearing, feeding, grading, stocking, and water management.
Monitor fish health, survival, growth, hatchability, and seed quality.
Ensure effective biosecurity, hygiene, safety, and batch traceability.
Coordinate packing, oxygenation, and timely dispatch of fish seed.
Supervise, train, and develop hatchery and nursery teams.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and equipment records and prepare performance reports.
Drive continuous improvements in production efficiency and survival rates.
RequirementsBachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience managing fish hatchery and nursery operations.
Hands-on experience in breeding, incubation, larval rearing, fry management, packing, and dispatch.
Experience with catfish or other warm-water fish production is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading production teams and maintaining operational records.
Application Closing Date28th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using ''Hatchery & Nursery Manager'' as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
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