Fry collection is one of the key activities in the hatchery; proper fry collection means more fish and achieving the demand of the production. The number of fries collected determines how much we can produce in a given time. The aim is to have a uniform and healthy fry collected every day.

KEY DUTIES

• Ensuring all fry collection materials needed are complete (check list)
• Checking the SR hapa if it is ready and well secured, no damage and wind proof.
• Ensuring the dissolved oxygen in pond to be collected should be ≥ 3.0 mg/L before collection.
• Fry collection will be done twice in the morning and afternoon every pond or more if fry is many.
• Proper sampling of fry
• Stocking of fry to the hapa
• Maintain general cleanliness of the hatchery.
• Proper Grading of Fry
• Feeding of Brood stock ponds
• Fry collection net storage and maintenance
• Disinfection of fry collection materials
• Fry data capturing and records maintenance.
• Aid of the other team that in need of extra hands

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• At least Uganda Certificate of Education.
• Certificate in Fisheries Management and Technologies (preferred).
• Need to be able to swim and be comfortable on water.
• Ability to solve and do simple math calculations.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Keen attention to detail with agility.
• Good communication skills including reading skills.
• Good in Basic Mathematics
• Physical strength and stamina
• The ability to get along well with co-workers.
• The ability to do precision work.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.