JOB VACANCY Job title: Kernel Master Company/Organization/Institution: GardaWorld (M) Limited Location: Lilongwe, Nchalo (Chikwawa District), Dwangwa (Nkhotakota District) Deadline: Tuesday, 17th June 2025. Advertised by Malawi Job vacancies and adverts ------------------------------------ Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaaQwZi35fM4EEWgzr3M If you need a CV, Cover letter, Assignments, enquiries, feedback etc. please WhatsApp us on +265997586398 or E-mail: [email protected]. Please do not send your applications to these contacts ------------------------------------- DETAILS: GardaWorld is a global security service company with a mission of protecting and supporting its clients, securing their places by consistently delivering quality services and value while growing its business profitably. Gardaworld envision to maintain its place as a recognized global leader in providing comprehensive security and risk management services in high-risk and complex environments delivered at a world-class level by the best quality personnel in the industry. In striving to provide quality services, Gardaworld Malawi seeks to engage the services of suitably qualified individuals for its sites in Nchalo (Chikwawa District), Dwangwa (Nkhotakota District) and one position at Head Office in Lilongwe. KERNEL MASTER Reporting to Operations Manager Job Summary To ensure efficient execution of routine kennel procedures in terms of kennelling, feeding, cleaning and general hygiene, tracing dog movement within and between other regions, daily dog loading and offloading to and from assignments respectively, organising daily schedules for all kennel staff, monitoring of dog food stores including receipt and daily issues to kennels, overall supervision of all kennel staff in undertaking mentioned duties and other staff as may be assigned to carry out duties in the kennels from time to time. Submit routine reports on kennels as may be required. Key Responsibilities: KENNELING • Ensure all dogs are well kennelled in serviceable kennels with routine maintenance procedures such as repairs, renovations, unclogging of drains and gutters, sweeping of roofs etc. • Ensure kennels are sufficient for all dogs at any given time and keep a few extra for new dogs or dogs in transit from/to other regions. • Routine maintenance to be done by kennel staff and craftsmen where needed under the dog master’s supervision. FEEDING • Follow up food order from the veterinary clinic and ensure receipt of ordered stocks in the stores, adhere strict distribution of the same during issue to kennel staff while maintaining all relevant records as required. • Report low levels of food stock in good time to the procurement in good time to allow ordering from the suppliers. • Supervise kennel staff during actual feeding and especially when supplements are given such as milk, calcium lactate, meat and / or vegetable oil to ensure compliance. • Receive all left over food portions from kennel staff and the end of the day before loading commences. CLEANLINESS AND GENERAL HYGIENE • Supervise daily cleaning and disinfection procedures within and around the kennels to the expected standards. • Plan and carry out cleaning and disinfection strategies with the veterinarian from time to time to ensure strict hygiene and elimination of foul odours. • Supervise and inspect daily routine drainage unclogging and disinfection to avoid overflow and foul odours. • Ensure assigned staff cleans the vehicle dog carriers daily to recommended standards and this to be done as early in the day as possible to ensure the kennels are dry before dogs are loaded. • Be in charge of all cleaning implements and agents such as detergent and disinfectants to issue the same to the kennel staff. • Inspect cleaning implements such as brushes and poop scoopers from time to time to ensure they are serviceable. TRACING DOG MOVEMENTS • Record all dog movement activities within Racecourse kennels and between Racecourse and kennels of other regions. This includes receipts of imports from other countries acquired by the company or purchased locally. Departure to other regions should also be recorded as they occur. • Always note in the daily occurrence book the status of each dog thus moved in terms of general health and relevant authority from the veterinary clinic. DAILY DOG LOADING AND OFFLOADING • Ensure all dogs assigned to clients are loaded into their respective carriers by the kennel staff starting 1600hrs daily. Countercheck all dogs to be loaded with the veterinary clinic and the operations office to avoid deploying sick dogs or dogs to wrong clients. • Supervise loading to safeguard all dogs thus loaded from injury due to negligence or ignorance in the part of kennel staff involved. • Supervise offloading of dogs as soon as they arrive back from assignments and as much as possible aim at offloading dogs within ten (10) minutes of arriving at the kennels. • Any health or operation issues noted during loading or offloading including reports from the field should be communicated to the relevant office (veterinary clinic or operations) promptly for further attention. ORGANISING WORK SCHEDULES • The Kernel master in consultation with the administration will be in charge of organising all duty schedules for kennel staff including leave schedules and ensure the schedules are printed in good time and displayed prominently around the facility and copies also sent to the relevant administrative office. • Any alterations to schedules should be done under consultation with the kennel staff, Kernel master and the administration. • Arrange work schedules in the most efficient and cost effective way to ensure fairness and that the schedules help staff achieve company objectives. ROUTINE ECTOPARASITE CONTROL • In consultation with the veterinary clinic, the dog master will be in charge of the plunge dip and dipping agents used therein. This includes supervision of routine dipping 0f dogs and changing of used dip. The ratios must be submitted to Operations and Admin/ Assistant Ops Manager and Country Operations Manager • The Kernel master will also be in charge of environmental spraying of kennels and surrounding to eradicate fleas, ticks and flies as directed by the veterinarian. PROJECTS • The Kernel master will oversee the initiation and completion of all projects involving kennel maintenance and renovations. These should be done within set guidelines and time frames and progress reports for the same must be submitted as needed. When needed, the Kernel master will raise quotations/proposals for projects aimed at improving the kennels and outside dog runs under the supervision of the management. EQUIPMENT The Kernel master will be in charge of the entire dog handling equipment i.e. leashes, choke chains, and harnesses in liaison with canine operations and the store keeper. He/she will ensure serviceability of the same reporting any damage to the same. In conjunction with the canine operations he/she will ensure matching of all working dogs with complete sets of equipment on deployment.Routine cleaning and disinfection of harnesses and leashes will be done under the Kernel master’s supervision. MISCELLANEOUS • The Kernel master will supervise all staff involved with gardening, litter management and repairs. • The Kernel master will enhance discipline of the kennel staff working at the canine centre in terms of duty hours, handing and taking over of duties, personal dress code and cleanliness and adherence to the company’s code of conduct. • The Kernel master will submit weekly and monthly reports on kennels at racecourse and coordinate the preparation and submission of the same from other kennels as may be required by management. Qualification, Experience Competencies • Hands on experience in industrial and commercial security operations of not less than 5years. • Certificate or Diploma in relevant field • 30 years and above but not more than 45 years. • Mature and responsible person. • Ability to work under pressure and with Dogs. • Fluency in spoken and written local and English language Gardaworld is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All Interested candidates who meet the set minimum qualifications and experience should submit their application letters supported by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified certificates and three traceable referees by hand at all GardaWorld Offices in Lilongwe Head Office, Blantyre Office, Mzuzu Office, Dwangwa Project Office, Nchalo project Office alternatively to the following email: [email protected] addressed to the Head of Human Resources, GardaWorld (M) Limited, P.O. Box 31721, Lilongwe 3. All applications either in sealed envelopes or emails must clearly indicate the position one is applying for. All applications to reach him not later than Tuesday, 17th June 2025 Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.