
Suleman Hamidu
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Results-driven Veterinary Doctor with experience spanning veterinary healthcare, humanitarian programs, and construction project supervision. Demonstrated success in clinical case management, disease prevention, team leadership, and project coordination. Adept at combining veterinary expertise with project management and technical skills to support organizational goals and community development initiatives.
Experience
ASSISTANT MANAGER at HAWAA FARM LIMITED (2026-03 – Present)
- Supervise, train, schedule, and motivate farm workers (e.g., herders, milkers, processors)
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure team safety and well-being
- Handle recruitment, performance feedback, and discipline
- Run the farm independently during the Farm Manager's absence
- Oversee daily feeding, watering, and nutrition (including feed budgeting and pasture/grazing rotation)
- Monitor animal health: check for illness, body condition scoring, lameness, etc., and report issues
- Implement vaccination, deworming, breeding (AI/natural), calving/lambing/kidding, and mating programs
- Ensure humane treatment, biosecurity, and hygiene to prevent disease outbreaks
- Assist in setting and monitoring production targets (e.g., milk yield, weight gain, egg output)
- Plan day-to-day activities, including harvesting silage/haylage or manure management where applicable
- Oversee processing, packing, or value-added activities
- Purchase and manage inventory of feed, veterinary supplies, and equipment
- Maintain accurate records: animal health, production data, inventory, feed usage, and sales
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist with budgets/cash flow monitoring
- Prepare reports for the Farm Manager or authorities
- Ensure barns, pens, milking parlors, and processing areas are clean and functional
- Perform or supervise basic repairs, machinery operation (tractors, feeders), and waste management (effluent, compost)
- Maintain grounds and biosecurity protocols
- Enforce hygiene, food safety (e.g., HACCP/SOPs), animal welfare, and environmental regulations
- Work with veterinarians on health plans and handle emergencies
- Assist with livestock sales/purchases, marketing, and customer delivery where relevant
- Promote sustainability practices (e.g., rotational grazing, water management)
VETERINARY OFFICER at PINNACLE AGROVET AND ALLIED SERVICE LIMITED (2025-08 – 2026-02)
- Follow veterinary laws, animal welfare regulations, and drug withdrawal periods
- Diagnose, treat, and manage diseases in livestock and poultry
- Prescribe and administer medications, vaccines, and supplements
- Monitor herd/flock health through regular inspections
- Enforce biosecurity measures (quarantine, sanitation, movement control)
- Prevent and control zoonotic diseases (those transmissible to humans)
- Investigate disease outbreaks and implement control strategies
- Assist with parturition (calving, lambing, kidding) and post-natal care
- Monitor feed quality, storage, and feeding practices
- Manage brooding, lighting programs, and temperature control
- Control common poultry diseases (Newcastle, Gumboro, Avian Influenza, etc.)
- Train workers on animal handling, hygiene, and welfare
- Maintain health, treatment, vaccination, and production records
- Track mortality, morbidity, and feed conversion ratios
- Prepare reports for farm management and regulatory authorities
Veterinary Officer at VETERINARY CLINICS AND FARM PRACTICE (VCF) (2024-01 – 2024-12)
- Managed clinical cases and executed surgeries and ensuring high standard of animal care
- Implemented diseases control measure and health plan to safeguard animal welfare
- Collaborate effectively with veterinary teams on comprehensive animal management strategies
- Supervised team of seven customer service agents, achieve 20% reduction in handling time
- Advised clients on nutrition on nutrition and welfare protocol for optimal animal health
- Spearheaded sales initiatives, resulting in 50% increase in annual revenue
- Conducted medical outreached to communities in collaboration with Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
Veterinary Officer at VETERINARY CLINICS AND FARM PRACTICE (VCF) (2019-07 – 2019-10)
- Engaged in diagnosis and treatment animal patients
- Pharmacology and prescriptions of drugs
- Involved in surgery and anesthesia
- Conducted medical outreach to communities
ENUMERATOR at ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (2017-02 – 2017-10)
- Conducted thorough monitoring and evaluation and evaluation by collecting and registering beneficiary's data, performing Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) at various location and Internally Displaced Camp (IDP) Camp
- Implemented the Nutrition unit's initiatives by conducting Mid-upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) test and distributing Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Ready to Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) to beneficiaries across various locations
- Executed the Water and Sanitary Hygiene (WASH) Unit program by distributing Non-Food Items (NFI) like sanitary pad, soap, and jelly oils to the beneficiaries
Project Supervisor at INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (2015-02 – 2015-10)
TOILETS CONSTRUCTION WITH INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS AT GUBIO ROAD INTERNAL DISPLACED (IDP) CAMP
- Oversaw supervision and coordination of the construction team to ensure project milestone were met
- Engaged with client to thoroughly understand requirements, offering expert advice and ensuring need were addressed
- Ensured compliance of design with regulations and safety standard, mitigating risk during implementation
- Resolve design and construction challenges encountered during project execution
Industrial Attachment at BORNO STATE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION (2013-05 – 2013-11)
- Acquired essential project management skills, contributing to streamlined project execution
- Demonstrated a familiarity with building materials and construction process to ensure quality outcomes
- Possess a foundational understanding of electrical system and infrastructure, facilitating effective project integration
- Engineered design and drafting solution, enhancing project accuracy
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Medicine – University of Maiduguri (2017-10 – 2025-04)
Diploma in Architecture – Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri (2012-10 – 2015-09)
Senior Secondary Certificate of Exam – Maiduguri Innovative School (2007-09 – 2012-06)
First School Leaving Certificate – Wulari I Primary School, Maiduguri (2002-09 – 2007-09)