Resident
Veterinarian / Assistant Camp Manager
Position Description:
The Vacancy:
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary requires a resident veterinarian to
take over from the current veterinarian, per August 2017. The veterinarian is
responsible for the daily health and welfare of almost 80 chimpanzees and also
undertakes additional tasks to support the overall daily operation of the
sanctuary.
The Sanctuary:
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established in 1995 by the
Government of Sierra Leone, through the help of conservationist Bala
Amarasekaran and the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone to rescue, care for
and rehabilitate confiscated pets and orphaned or abandoned wild chimpanzees.
It plays a vital role in conserving and protecting chimpanzees in the wild
through education, communication and legal enforcement. Tacugama is located 20
minutes from Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, in West Africa.
The Role:
The role of the veterinarian will include overall observation and
management of chimpanzee health following standard operating procedures.
Responses to identified health problems can include dispensing of medication,
immobilizing chimps as necessary for treatment, implementation of disease
prevention measures and attending to any medical emergencies. Health checks and
close monitoring of newly rescued chimps may also be needed. Experience in
pathology, post-mortem examination procedures and basic laboratory skills are
required, due to an ongoing disease investigation. Key responsibilities include
daily rounds, filing and maintenance of daily data records, and continuing the
ongoing disease investigation based on work from several predecessors.
The veterinarian also will act as assistant camp manager, helping
with the overall operational management and smooth running of the sanctuary
which includes staff management, general camp infrastructure monitoring and
light accounting and administration. The post reports to the Programme Director
and the Programme Manager.
Qualifications/Experience:
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who possesses a
recognised university degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent).
Ideally you will:
- have a
minimum of 5 years experience as a qualified veterinary practitioner
- have previous
experience working with primates and knowledge of primate disease and
pathobiology
- have a
post-graduate qualification in conservation/wildlife medicine
- have experience
with disease investigations/epidemiology
- have strong
experience/background in pathology and necropsy
- have strong
English language and computer skills
- have travelled /
lived overseas preferably in Africa
- be willing to live
in relatively basic conditions
- enjoy working with
others to develop their knowledge and skills
Support provided for this position
(travel, meals, lodging):
You will be provided with an annual return economy plane ticket to
Sierra Leone and on-site accommodation. A daily meal (local food) is prepared
for all staff. A monthly stipend of $800 is provided.
Start Date:
August
1, 2017
Application Deadline:
June 15,
2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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