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Broodstock transfers

• Plan process flow and execution of broodstock transfers “within”, “from, and to” both Butembe and Mukono hatcheries.
• Plan manpower and logistical requirements for every broodstock activity and liaise with the team lead for any non-conformances as stipulated in the Broodstock transfer SOP.
• Ensure strict adherence to the broodstock transfer SOP and hold team members accountable for any non-conformances.
• Conduct routine refresher training in fish handling for the transfer technicians

Selective breeding program activities

• Timely plan and communicate to the human resource department for the required manpower to execute broodstock at the lake.
• Plan and coordinate all the required logistics with the lake services department before execution of the planned broodstock activity.
• Oversee/supervise broodstock sexing and selection activities ensuring more than 95% accuracy and less than 2% mortalities after handling.
• Conduct routine training (refreshers) for the sexing and selection team in sex identification and fish handling.

Broodstock feeding and feed management

• Supervise/ oversee in-production broodstock feeding to ensure satiation for maximized spawning activity.
• Supervise/oversee future broodstock feeding to ensure satiation for maximized growth rates and more than 75% hatchery survivability.
• Ensure proper feed dispensation and rationing for future broodstock and stock management. This should include weekly feedstock takes and proper storage.

Water Quality and Biosecurity Management

• Monitor water quality measurements as reported by the water quality team visa vie the fish behaviour and provide constructive feedback to the water quality team.
• Participate in the supervision of every broodstock pond preparation activities
• Ensure strict adherence to set biosecurity protocols/ practices by YU members when accessing broodstock ponds/workstations

Other responsibilities

• Plan and conduct monthly broodstock sampling and stock take at both Butembe and Mukono hatcheries.
• Plan and coordinate delivery of supplies to the Mukono hatchery.