Livestock Specialist

About the role

A client of Stratostaff East Africa, a large cattle ranch in Nyeri with extensive land and natural grazing, is looking for a Livestock Specialist. The role oversees daily livestock operations covering health, nutrition and management, and leads a comprehensive fattening program so cattle reach optimal condition and weight before market or downstream use.

Key responsibilities

• Animal health and welfare: daily examinations, administering medications and vaccinations, coordinating with veterinarians, and ensuring humane handling.
• Nutrition and feeding: design, implement and monitor feeding plans and balanced rations, mix feeds, additives and supplements, and watch food and water supplies.
• Grazing and pasture management: apply sustainable, regenerative grazing such as rotational grazing to protect soil health and forage.
• Operational management: oversee daily tasks such as pen cleaning, equipment and facility maintenance, and farm machinery operation.
• Maintenance: perform regular maintenance and simple repairs on equipment, buildings, pens, fences and water systems.
• Record keeping: maintain records on animal health, feeding, growth progress and production costs.
• Team collaboration: train and supervise ranch hands and other farm workers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine or a related agricultural field.
• Experience in livestock management, preferably in commercial feedlot or ranch settings, and in cattle fattening with large herds.
• Knowledge of cattle nutrition, growth optimization, health management and welfare.
• Proven experience supervising livestock teams or farm staff in a structured production environment.

Required skills

• Strong observational skills and physical stamina for outdoor work in all weather.
• Ability to operate farm machinery such as tractors and ATVs.
• Problem-solving capability.