Fish Health Manager

Nordic Aqua (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.; Norway; On-site; NOK 250,000 - 416,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International environment

Professional development

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Accommodation

International health insurance

Job summary

Nordic Aqua Partners AS is seeking a Fish Health Manager to take a central professional role in ensuring strong fish health, welfare, and biosecurity for our RAS operation in Xiangshan, Ningbo, China. The role combines operational follow-up with expert advice and development work.

You will lead health systems, SOP development, and training, while collaborating with the farming team to support production decisions and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Aquaculture, Fish Health, Veterinary Science, or a related field, with strong English proficiency.
• Proven experience in fish health management or a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of disease diagnosis, treatment protocols, and biosecurity in aquaculture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve SOPs and health management systems.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret health data and translate findings for the farming team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for independent and collaborative work.
• Willingness to participate in on-call arrangements and emergency responses.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for fish health monitoring and daily follow-up to maintain healthy stocks.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve fish health systems, SOPs, and biosecurity protocols.
• Lead training and capacity building across the farming organisation.
• Lead emergency on-call responses and ensure rapid intervention in health events; support regulatory reporting.
• Assist the Farming Manager in developing fish health strategies, risk assessments, and long-term action plans with data-driven insights.

Skills

Fish health management

SOP development

Biosecurity protocols

Data analysis

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Aquaculture or related

Job description

Do you want to take full ownership of fish health at a modern land-based salmon farm?

As Nordic Aqua continues to grow, so does our responsibility for the health and welfare of our fish and the environment in which they grow. We are therefore looking for a Fish Health Manager to take a central professional role in our organisation.

As Fish Health Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring strong fish health, welfare, and biosecurity through systematic health management, professional follow-up, data-driven improvement, and active participation in our quality and management systems. You will contribute to continuous improvement and help ensure that our operations meet requirements from authorities and customers, as well as our internal standards and objectives. You will work closely with the farming team at our RAS facility in Xiangshan, combining operational follow-up with professional advice and development work.

You will also contribute to developing routines and working methods, sharing knowledge, and strengthening learning and competence across the organisation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for fish health monitoring and daily follow-up to maintain healthy stocks.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve fish health systems, SOPs, and biosecurity protocols.
• Lead training and capacity building across the farming organisation.
• Lead emergency on-call responses and ensure rapid intervention in the event of abnormal health situations. Support the Quality Department with compliance matters and regulatory reporting.
• Assist the Farming Manager in developing fish health strategies, risk assessments, and long-term action plans, providing data-driven insights to support production decisions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a structured and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic and developing environment. You are able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation. You are flexible in your approach to both tasks and working hours and are comfortable taking responsibility in an operational environment. In this role, you will play a central part in safeguarding the health and performance of our salmon stocks, while contributing to the continuous development of our fish health management practices and the competence of the farming team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Aquaculture, Fish Health, Veterinary Science, or a related field, with strong English proficiency.
• Proven experience in fish health management or a similar role. Early-career candidates with a strong background in fish health-related studies or research, a commitment to excellence, and the potential to grow into the role will also be considered.
• Sound knowledge of disease diagnosis, treatment protocols, and biosecurity principles in aquaculture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs and fish health management systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret health data and translate findings into actionable insights for the farming team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-call arrangements and respond to emergency health events.

We offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• An international working environment within a Norwegian-backed company, Nordic Aqua Partners AS.
• Professional development and opportunities for competence building.
• An on-site position at our RAS facility in Xiangshan, Ningbo, China.
• Full relocation support, visa sponsorship, accommodation assistance, and international health insurance.

Position details

Place of work:

Gaotang Island, Xiangshan County, Ningbo, China

Reports to:

Farming Manager

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.