Bear and Vet Team
Director
Closing date: Open application at the discretion of Animals Asia Foundation.
Animals Asia is
seeking a Bear and Vet Team Director for our China Bear Rescue Centre (CBRC),
in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The successful applicant will oversee and manage
the bear and veterinary team of over 70 staff members who care for some 200 Asiatic
Black Bears rescued from the bear bile industry and resident at CBRC and a
former farm in Guangxi Province. The Bear and Vet Team Director role is a
dynamic position requiring a unique set of skills, hard work, patience and
flexibility.
The Bear and Vet
Team Director works closely with the Bear Management Team and Veterinary Team
to ensure an integrated approach to the care or the bears. He/She works closely
with the Bear Management Team to oversee management plans for the bears, training
programmes and ensure protocols and procedures are functional and strictly
adhered to.
The Bear and Vet
Team Director oversees the nutritional care of the bears with input from the
bear managers and veterinary surgeons. He/She coordinates bear and vet team
staff and equipment for all bear rescues in conjunction with the Project
Director and CEO.
The Bear and Vet
Team Director oversees the human resources for the bear team, working closely
with the Bear Team Supervisors. The Senior Veterinary Surgeon and the Bear
Managers report directly to the Bear and Vet Team Director.
He/She is ultimately
responsible for the department budgeting, liaising with fundraising/PR teams
both in China and internationally, and the organization's Finance Director. The
Bear and Vet Team Director works closely with the Projects Department regarding
all construction in the sanctuary. He/She is also required to work in
conjunction with the sanctuary's General Manager ensure the smooth running of
CBRC.
The Bear and Vet
Team Director is a key member of the China Bear Strategy programme meeting
regularly and providing input to this process.
The Bear and Vet
Team Director reports to the CEO.
Please contact
hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further details and a full job description.
Requirements
• A
degree 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 history of working overseas – Asia desirable, China –
preferable.
• 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.
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.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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