Wildlife Veterinary
Advisor
Reporting To: Dr. Wayne McCallum (Footprints Organization, Director) and Bunthim Malivot (Park Manager).
Work band: Volunteer
Term: The
initial term of this position will be for four
months, but will be open to extension subject to mutual agreement and the
availability of funds.
Location:
The position is based at Teuk Chhou, 15 minutes by vehicle
from the town of Kampot Cambodia Teuk Chhou Wildlife Education Park
Working hours: 8:30
to 11:30 pm - 1:30 to 5:00 pm
Scope of
Position: The Wildlife
Veterinary Advisor position will be responsible for:
1.
Necessary mandatory protocols, such as vaccinations,
worming procedures etc and attendance to any illnesses.
2.
Mentoring
and support of a Khmer qualified veterinary graduate, so that they are
eventually able to perform all veterinarian tasks at Teuk Chhou.
3.
Support
the wildlife education park team with other activities as requested by either
the Director or Park manager.
Experience:
Experience in veterinarian care, including wild animal
treatment in zoo situations. Confidence and knowledge in the provision of
medicines and treatment of animals is a mandatory requirement.
Professional
Qualifications: Qualifications in veterinarian science.
Other
Skills: Experience in fund raising and educational
interpretation is desirable.
Personal:
The successful applicant will need to be someone who can
easily crossover between the Khmer and western worlds, while also being able to
work as part of a team, to provide direction to his/her follow team members.
The applicant will also need to be someone who can
talk with passion and commitment about the project, enthusing others with its
vision and a desire to support it.
Language
Proficiency: English as a first language, or fluent written and
spoken English as a second language. Ability to speak Khmer is highly desirable
or an ability to learn.
Remuneration:
This is a volunteer position, however we would like to be
able to offer support for daily living costs, therefore $200 per month will be
provided.
Budgets:
There is no dedicated budget associated with the position.
The volunteer will be asked to develop budgets for all activities that he or
she wishes to undertake. These will need to be approved by the Park Manager and
Director before expenditure is possible.
Reporting:
The Advisor will need to complete a monthly report on
their activities. All expenditure will need to be summarized on to a
spreadsheet and supported by receipts.
Other: The
volunteer will be required to organize their own visa and to have medical
insurance coverage over the terms of their volunteer period. Proof of both will
be required before the position is commenced.
Dr. Wayne McCallum
Director
Footprints Organization
Please contact Wayne McCallum at wayne@songsa.com for further
detailsDirector
Footprints Organization
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