GILBERT CHERUIYOT

Agricultural Professional | Animal Health Practitioner

Kericho, KE.

About

Highly motivated Agricultural Professional and Animal Health Practitioner with a Distinction in General Agriculture, adept at field enumeration, data collection, and community engagement. Proven ability to conduct detailed livestock surveys, maintain data integrity, and communicate effectively across diverse rural communities, directly aligning with the requirements for an Enumerator position. Committed to accurate record-keeping, ethical respondent engagement, and delivering high-quality results in demanding field environments.

Work

Haifam Enterprise Limited

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Agricultural Field Officer

Kenya

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Summary

Led field operations, conducted farmer support, and managed data for agricultural productivity and welfare.

Highlights

Conducted regular field visits to monitor crop and farm conditions, identifying pest, disease, and welfare challenges, and recommending appropriate interventions.

Supported farmers in best agricultural practices, advising on soil management, fertilizer application, and sustainable land use techniques, improving farming techniques and outcomes.

Maintained detailed field records, documenting farm observations, input usage, and field findings to support evidence-based decision-making for improved agricultural results.

Collaborated with farm supply networks to ensure timely access to agricultural inputs and solutions, effectively addressing crop and livestock challenges.

Adapted recommendations to evolving farm conditions and adjusted guidance to optimize productivity outcomes, enhancing resilience and output.

Toror Tea Factory Ltd.

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Extension Services Intern

Kenya

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Summary

Optimized crop health and yield quality through soil analysis and pest control strategies while assisting in tea processing and quality management.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive soil analysis and implemented effective pest control strategies, optimizing crop health and yield quality.

Assisted in tea processing and quality management, ensuring strict compliance with established agricultural and production standards.

Collaborated effectively with field teams to deliver farmer education on sustainable and best-practice farming techniques, enhancing community knowledge and adoption.

Education

Kisii National Polytechnic

Kenya
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Certificate Animal Health

Rift Valley National Polytechnic

Kenya
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Diploma General Agriculture Grade: Distinction

Kapsoit Secondary School

Kenya
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Certificate Secondary Education

Ogirgir Primary School

Kenya
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Certificate Primary Education

Languages

English

Kiswahili

Certificates

Certificate of Completion - Coffee Farming

Coffee Research Institute & New KPCU

Skills

Farmer Education

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Record Keeping & Data Entry

Rural Community Communication

Confidentiality & Data Integrity

Data Analysis

Field Planning & Travel Coordination

Report Writing & Progress Tracking

Pest & Disease Recognition

Soil & Crop Management

Agricultural Practices

Quality Control

Data Collection & Field Surveys

Digital Tools (Smartphones/Tablets)

Livestock Knowledge (Feeding, Breeding, Disease)

Interviewing & Respondent Engagement

Animal Health & Welfare

Interests

Sustainable farming

Community agriculture

Animal welfare advocacy

Hands-on farming

References

Mrs. Betty Koech

Field Service Coordinator, P.O. Box 390-20200, Kericho, +254 726 967502