Bear and Vet Team
Director
Animals Asia is
seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Bear and Vet Team
Director for our bear rescue centre in Tam Dao, Vietnam (VBRC). The successful
applicant will oversee and manage the bear and veterinary team of over 50 staff
members who are providing care to the nearly 150 bears at our centre who are
rescued from the bear bile industry. The Bear & Vet Team Director works
closely with the bear management team, oversees training programmes and ensures
protocols and procedures are functional and strictly adhered to.
The Bear & Vet
Team Director oversees the nutritional care of the bears with input from the
Bear Managers and vets. He/She coordinates bear & vet team staff and
equipment for all bear rescues in conjunction with the Vietnam Country
Director.
The Bear & Vet
Team Director oversees the human resources for the bear team, working closely
with the Bear Team Supervisor. The Senior Veterinary Surgeon and the Bear
Managers report directly into the Bear & Vet Team Director too. He/She is
ultimately responsible for the department including budgeting, liaison with the
wider management team and point of contact for the fundraising, PR and
communication teams. When required, the Bear & Vet Team Director
contributes to strategic planning discussions to end bear bile farming in
Vietnam together with the Vietnam Country Director and Founder & CEO.
The Bear & Vet
Team Director together with the Vietnam Country Director ensure the smooth
running of VBRC making sure all staff adhere to established Health & Safety
policies and procedures, oversee any onsite emergencies and develop and
maintain effective working relationships in regards to work procedures,
employee relations and procurement related concerns. Centre construction,
including the building of all bear areas requires close liaising with the
construction department. The Bear & Vet Team Director will report to the
Vietnam Country Director.
Please contact
hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further details and a full job description.
Requirements
• Formal
qualifications in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related
field
• At
least 5 years work experience in a zoo, rescue centre, rehab centre or similar
working environment
• Experience
in a senior management position
• Strong
people management skills to motivate, build capacity and inspire staff
• Experience
in preparing and overseeing budgets
• Ability
to appreciate bigger picture view of the organisation
• Cultural
sensitivity and overseas working background is a must, working experience in
Asia is an advantage
• Strong
communication skills
• Ability
to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and
local staff
• A
background in charitable work is beneficial
• Suitable
candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 2 years
Appointment is paid,
full-time, five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.
The following items
are included in your full-time contract
Basic on-site
accommodation
Relocation
assistance
Emergency medical
insurance
Paid holidays
How to apply
Interested parties
please forward your cover letter (stating the applied position), CV (with your
expected salary) and completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org
Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
For more information
please visit our website www.animalsasia.org
We are an equal
opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely
for recruitment purposes.
Closing date:
February 26, 2016
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Many Thanks
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