Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Plant Health Specialist to oversee the overall plant health management in our horticulture and landscaping Section. This role involves diagnosing various plant stresses, developing prevention and treatment strategies, and ensuring the overall health of plants in landscapes, gardens, and green spaces. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, and Plant Pathology, along with experience in sustainable disease control methods.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Inspect plants across all the sites to detect signs of biotic (pests, diseases) and abiotic (nutrient deficiencies, environmental stress) stress
• Develop and implement strategies to alleviate plant stress and enhance plant health
• Identify and diagnose plant diseases, pests, and other health issues in landscaping and horticultural settings
• Conduct site surveys to assess the cause and severity of plant stress
• Recommend cultural, biological, and chemical disease management practices.
• Perform soil and plant health assessments to determine appropriate treatments and nutrient management solutions
• Recommend suitable pesticides, specifying type, dosage, and application frequency, and oversee follow-up treatments.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and regularly monitor pesticide applications and plant recovery.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, surveys, and control measures, and report findings to the Manager Horticulture.
• Provide advisory support to the Manager Horticulture for project planning and horticultural maintenance activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: Ph.D/./M.Sc. in Plant Science, Agriculture, Horticulture with specialization in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry.

• Experience: 810 years of experience in diagnosing and managing plant stresses affecting metabolism, growth, or development (4 years in GCC countries)

• Salary Up to 1000 Bahrain Dinar per month to 1500 Bahrain dinar per month + Accommodation/HRA, + Mobile Allowance + Car Allowance as per company norms if applicable. (No bar for deserving candidates.)
• Expertise in:
• Identifying plant stress (biotic, abiotic, or anthropogenic) and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Understanding biochemical processes in plants and their effects on growth and development.
• Managing plant diseases in horticultural crops and ornamental landscaping.
• Soil health assessment, biological control agents, and sustainable landscape management practices.