Manager of Animal & Veterinary Care

Manager of Animal & Veterinary Care

Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education 

(GRACE) Center, Inc.

GRACE, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, seeks a highly motivated and team oriented individual to act as the on-site manager for animal programs at its facility in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. GRACE is the only place in the world that

provides sanctuary for orphaned Grauer’s gorillas with the ultimate goal of rehabilitating and reintroducing them back into the wild. Fourteen gorillas live at GRACE in a single social group; several monkeys are also in residence. GRACE is located in a very

remote, mountainous region near the Tayna Nature Reserve; expatriates are uncommon in the area.

Position Description: 

The Manager of Animal & Veterinary Care will be responsible for supervising the implementation of standard operating procedures for all animal care at GRACE in coordination with the GRACE Veterinary and Animal Care & Welfare Advisory Groups and GRACE Directors. 

The Manager’s duties will include working with a team of

Congolese on a daily basis to care for resident animals and monitor and document animal health. The Manager will be responsible for carrying out monthly parasite screenings and any needed medical interventions. He/she will also organize annual

health exams in coordination with veterinary advisors. 

For this position, we are looking for someone who is a team player with demonstrated skills and experience--preferably in a field setting--with procedures including parasitology screenings, darting and anesthesia recovery, necropsies, emergency medicine, and processing and interpreting blood work. The Manager will work closely with and train Congolese staff, so teaching experience is highly desirable. 

The Manager may also have some administrative duties,

and there may be opportunities to work with the local community on veterinary outreach projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in veterinary science (veterinarian or veterinary technician) with excellent clinical skills and experience managing captive animal care and welfare

• 5 or more years experience working with primates, preferably gorillas in a zoo or sanctuary setting

• Fluency in or advanced knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili; fluency in English 

• Proven ability to live in remote locations with very basic living conditions

• Proven communication and leadership skills

• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with others, particularly with people from different cultures

Salary/funding:

Salary commensurate with experience; support will also include all travel and living expenses

Term of Appointment:

The position is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on performance evaluation

Application Deadline: March 15, 2015

Comments:

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references by email to info@gracegorillas.org 

Please write “Animal & Vet Manager Application” in the subject line. 

The position is ready to be filled as soon as possible, but start date is negotiable.

Contact Information:

Dr. Sonya Kahlenberg

GRACE Executive Director

P.O. Box 334

Cumberland Center, ME 04021

USA

Website:

http://gracegorillas.org/

Email Address:

info@gracegorillas.org

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Captive Wild Animal Management Advisor

Captive Wild Animal Management Advisor

The International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) is proud to spread the job description of Animals Asia, Change for Animals Foundation, and Hanoi Zoo and together help to improve zookeeping. This opportunity perfectly fits with our ICZ mission.

'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.'

                   
 

Captive Wild Animal Management Advisor

 
Job Title: Captive Wild Animal Management Advisor
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Period: 3 months

This is a voluntary appointment. The appointment could be made in agreement with your current employer entering into a partnership with the stakeholders listed below to deliver the aims of the programme. Your employer’s contribution to this programme will be your time. OR as part of a sabbatical where your employer’s support throughout the 3 month period is not required.

Stakeholders: Hanoi Zoo, Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre, Animals Asia, Change for Animals Foundation

Proposed start date: March / April 2014

 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre (HWRC) is a government-run wildlife rescue centre located about 40 Km outside Hanoi, and serves as a housing facility for animals confiscated from the wildlife trade. The daily operations (feeding, cleaning, etc.) are conducted by a team of local staff. The centre houses a large number, and variety, of wild animals, including: tigers, Asiatic Black bears, macaques, porcupines, various species of reptiles, civet cats, slow lorises, gibbons, etc.
 
Concerns:
There are significant concerns for the welfare of the animals housed in HWRC, currently the staff are not qualified to provide appropriate care to meet many of the needs of the large number, and variety, of wild animals – the animals are kept in inappropriate cages, with little or no enrichment and in some cases fed an inappropriate/ inadequate diet, resulting in poor psychological and physical states.  Animals Asia have an agreement with HWRC to work together to improve the welfare of the animals housed at the rescue centre.
 Hanoi Zoo is a government-run zoo located in central Hanoi. Animals Asia has developed a positive relationship with Hanoi Zoo and have an agreement to improve the welfare of animals kept at the Zoo. In September 2013, Animals Asia, Change for Animals and Hanoi Zoo collaborated to organise the first ‘Shape of Enrichment’ workshop in Vietnam, delivered by Shape of Enrichment and Active Environments. It is hoped that Hanoi Zoo could serve as a ‘model’ for how other collaborative relationships can be built and improvements for animals can be made that can be used to implement management procedures that meet the needs of captive wild animals, at other facilities housing wildlife throughout Vietnam.
  

2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
 To develop and ensure the implementation of practical and sustainable improvements in animal management at HWRC and Hanoi Zoo through the provision 

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 To work in collaboration with the staff at HWRC and Hanoi Zoo, with support from Animals Asia and Change for Animals Foundation, to: ·        Review existing animal management and husbandry protocols.
·        Develop improved animal management and husbandry protocols using a participatory approach; including enrichment calendars, feeding calendars to ensure varied and appropriate/ adequate diets for the various species, etc.·        Provide staff training on animal management and husbandry to improve captive animal welfare;·        Develop protocols for how the animals at HWRC are managed - e.g. establish protocols for animals suitable for re-release.
·        Ensure agreed changes are understood by the staff and can be implemented beyond the scope of the programme.·        Advise on how modifications to existing buildings/ cages can be made inexpensively/ how existing buildings can be best used to improve the welfare of the animals housed within them. 

4. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Category	Requirement	Essential/ Desirable
Qualification/ Education/ Knowledge	·      Degree in relevant subject	D
Experience	·      Experience in working in a captive wild animal facility ·      Experience in working in a wildlife rehabilitation centre ·      Proven experience and expertise in enrichment and animal management ·      Experience of working in or with charity/NGO/voluntary sector ·      Experience of working internationally or on projects with international application	E D E              D D
Abilities/ Skills	·      Excellent written and oral communication skills ·      Experience of hosting/ facilitating workshops ·      Ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders and sustain strategic partnerships ·      Ability to effectively manage staff and physical resources	E D E E
Circumstances	·      Ability to reside in Hanoi for the duration of the posting.	E

 

5. COSTS

All expenses with regards to personal travel, food and accommodation will be met by the stakeholders.
 For further details and/or to send an application letter please write to David Neale at dneale@animalsasia.org 

Applications close on Feb 28^th 2014

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Director, King Khalid Wildlife Research Centre

Director, King Khalid Wildlife Research Centre

Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

Director, King Khalid Wildlife Research Centre, Saudi Arabia


The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is recruiting for the position of Director of the King Khalid Wildlife Research Centre (KKWRC) in Saudi Arabia. ZSL have been managing KKWRC for the Saudi Wildlife Authority (SWA) since 1989. The centre runs the largest captive breeding programmes in the world for mountain gazelles, Arabian sand gazelles and Nubian ibex, and carries out ecological, epidemiological and genetic research on these captive animals and wild populations in protected areas across Saudi Arabia. KKWRC has carried out reintroductions into three protected areas in Saudi Arabia and continues to monitor these populations whilst planning future reintroductions.

ZSL is seeking a suitably qualified, motivated individual with strong leadership qualities. Candidates should have experience at Senior Departmental level and preferably experience working in the Arabian Peninsula. Able to work independently in demanding social conditions you will have an aptitude for motivating staff and fostering relationships with institutional partners. A good understanding of conservation, wildlife health or animal management is desirable. Fluent spoken and written English is essential and Arabic is of benefit.

As Director, you will be overall-in-charge of the centre, responsible through ZSL to the President of the Saudi Wildlife Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for the management of KKWRC staff, finances and other resources to ensure the delivery of all management, scientific and capacity building targets in the SWA-ZSL annual contract and workplan.

The position is initially a fixed term contract with the possibility of renewal each year thereafter. The post will be based at KKWRC in Thumamah, 1 hour outside of Riyadh. Accommodation is provided at KKWRC. The salary range is £37,984-£48,020 (tax free) commensurate with experience, with 45 calendar days leave per annum.


Application procedure


The post is available immediately. Applications should send a full CV (maximum 3 pages) and covering letter detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability, by email to hr@zsl.org We regret that we will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for interview.
Closing date: 9 April 2013.

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.

Job Description

Job Title:
Director, King Khalid Wildlife Research Centre, Saudi Arabia

Department/section:
Conservation Programmes Department, West and North Africa conservation programme.

Reporting Structure:
The post holder will report directly to the West and North Africa Programme Manager.

Location:
The position will be based at KKWRC in Thumamah, 1 hour outside of Riyadh.

Duration:
The initial contract will be until the end of 2013 and renewable on an annual basis.

Salary:
£37,984-£48,020 (tax free) per annum commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
Annual return flight to Saudi Arabia; visa; insurance under ZSL’s group travel insurance policy and KKWRC’s medical insurance in Saudi Arabia; accommodation at KKWRC; 45 calendar days leave per annum.

Overall purpose of job:
Overall-in-charge of KKWRC, responsible for the delivery of all management, scientific and capacity building targets in the SWA-ZSL annual contract and workplan.

Project Outline:
ZSL have been managing KKWRC for the Saudi Wildlife Authority (SWA) since 1989. The centre runs the largest captive breeding programmes in the world for mountain gazelles, Arabian sand gazelles and Nubian ibex, and carries out ecological, epidemiological and genetic research on these captive animals and wild populations in protected areas across Saudi Arabia. KKWRC has carried out reintroductions into three protected areas in Saudi Arabia and continues to monitor these populations whilst planning future reintroductions.

Main responsibilities:


 Execution of the ZSL contracts and workplans in Saudi Arabia.

 Communication with the Saudi Wildlife Authority and ZSL.

 Direction and management of the Human and other Resources of KKWRC specifically provided for under the ZSL contract towards completion of the scientific, management and capacity building targets set out in the work plan and contract.

 Responsibility for management of the budget and oversight of the finances provided under the contract, and ensuring completion of financial reports, annual audits, and filing of tax returns.

 Preparation of annual workplans and budgets.

 Preparation of monthly accomplishments reports, quarterly summary reports and comprehensive annual report on all KKWRC activities and submission to SWA and ZSL.

 Overseeing all publications arising from scientific research at the KKWRC.

 Representing KKWRC at appropriate national and international Meetings.

 Carrying out other duties as required for the effective execution of the contract between the Zoological Society of London and the Saudi Wildlife Authority.


Other duties:


1. To undertake appropriate administrative tasks;

2. To comply with the relevant ZSL and KKWRC policies;

3. To maintain safe workplace practice and procedures in accordance with health and safety legislation, ZSL Health and Safety guidelines and any relevant Saudi Arabian legal requirements;

4. Any other duties commensurate with the post as agreed with line manager.


Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

 

 

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Houbara bustard Captive-breeding In-charge

National Wildlife Research Center (www.nwrc.gov.sa) Saudi Arabia’s premier wildlife research center under the umbrella of Saudi Wildlife Authority that engaged in conservation of wildlife, research in species and their habitats and natural history/wildlife require a Houbara bustard captive-breeding in-charge based at National Wildlife Research Center, Taif, Saudi Arabia

Program: Houbara bustard captive-breeding, NWRC, Taif.

Qualification: Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Veterinary Sciences / Wildlife Sciences / Zoology

Desirables: Candidate should have ability to execute the Captive-breeding department of Houbara bustard and have additional knowledge about use of information technology in wildlife studies.

Experience: Candidate must have 5-10 years of experience in bird captive-breeding.

Reporting to: In-charge of Captive-breeding Section and General Director

Salary: negotiable/depending on the qualification/ability of the candidate.

Other benefits: Housing for family, annual air tickets & health insurance will be provided.

Interested candidates should contact personally within in two months with application giving two references to The Research Coordinator, National Wildlife Research Center, PO Box 1086, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Email: mzafarul.islam@gmail.com)

Job profile: We require experienced person (senior) who could take up the job with the following duties:

• Manage the artificial incubation process
• Monitoring health and execution of preventive and therapeutic veterinary treatment
• Analyze clinical and non-clinical samples using microbiological techniques; proper dispatch of samples to higher labs for analysis and interpretation
• Conducting experimental research to increase the data-base
• Co-ordinate with various departments, participating in semen analysis, artificial insemination and genetic studies
• Record keeping and compiling data and supervising record keeping
• Training other staff in different aspects of captive-breeding, rearing and management
• Biosecurity - Implementation and monitoring
• Assist in statistical analysis of all data generated during the captive breeding program
• Prepare a breeding chart for daily inseminations keeping genetics records of all birds to avoid related crosses
• Analysis of semen quality and assess sperm concentration to prepare insemination doses
• Maintain an organized chart of the breeding program with information on egg production, insemination, semen collection, and semen production
• Ensure correct entry of breeding data into the 'Houbara software program' and always keep a hard copy for verification.
• Train new vets, data entry and quarterly reporting.
• Prepare a handbook of all lab procedures and protocols to analyze clinical and non-clinical samples, necropsies, water and feed analysis for future reference.
• Develop strategy and action plan. Discuss and formulate plan in consultation with the reintroduction department and other colleagues.

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Houbara bustard Rearing unit Technician

National Wildlife Research Center (www.nwrc.gov.sa) Saudi Arabia’s premier wildlife research center under the umbrella of Saudi Wildlife Authority that engaged in conservation of wildlife, research in species and their habitats and natural history/wildlife require a Houbara bustard captive-breeding in-charge based at National Wildlife Research Center, Taif, Saudi Arabia

Program: Houbara bustard captive-breeding, NWRC, Taif.

Qualification: M.Sc. or B.Sc in Veterinary Sciences / Wildlife Sciences / Zoology

Desirables: Candidate should have ability to execute the Rearing Unit of Houbara bustard and have additional knowledge about use of information technology in wildlife studies.

Experience: Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in bird rearing.

Reporting to: In-charge of Captive-breeding Section and General Director

Salary: negotiable/depending on the qualification/ability of the candidate.

Other benefits: Housing for family, annual air tickets & health insurance will be provided.

Interested candidates should contact personally within in two months with application giving two references to The Research Coordinator, National Wildlife Research Center, PO Box 1086, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Email: mzafarul.islam@gmail.com)

• Care and management of chicks from 8 days to 8 weeks of age.
• Preparation and administration of all varieties of prescribed feed for chicks and juveniles
• Assist in preventive and therapeutic programs conducted by veterinary department
• Application of metal rings at 6-8 weeks of age
• Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation and biosecurity measures in the rearing program
• Conduct feeding trials and growth rate studies as directed by management
• Maintenance of cages and replacement of litter material as and when necessary
• Ensure proper functioning of brooders and accessories in chick boxes
• Assist in all bird transfers as directed by the Management/ vet department
• Monthly progress report on rearing program
• Submitting orders for equipment and consumables
• Monthly meetings and work presentations
• Maintain inventory of items
• Responsible for overall management of juvenile rearing section (chicks f^rom 8 days to 8 weeks).
• Supervise maintenance of outdoor juvenile cages.
• She/He will prepare work schedule for subordinate staff, ensure day-to-day reporting of activities
• Enter data regarding birds under his ease.
• Prepare a handbook of all rearing processes and protocols for future reference.
• Develop strategy and action plan in association with Houbara captive-breeding incharge and Research Coordinator
• Discuss and formulate plan in consultation with Captive-breeding incharge and reintroduction department

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Project Coordinator - Mountain Chicken

Project Coordinator - Mountain Chicken

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Closing Date: Thursday 12 August '10

Enabling Montserrat to save the Critically Endangered mountain chicken

This UK Darwin Initiative funded project seeks to lead the restoration of the mountain chicken frog on its native island of Montserrat in the Eastern Caribbean. Found on only two islands, Montserrat and Dominica, the frog was almost completely removed from Dominica by the spread of the amphibian disease chytridiomycosis. This disease entered Montserrat in early 2009 and massive declines in the numbers of mountain chickens were identified. It was possible to remove a number of frogs from the island before the disease spread too widely to establish a captive breeding programme for future release in a number of European zoological institutions. These frogs are maintained in strict bio-secure conditions.

This project aims to study the ecology and conservation of the frogs in Montserrat, release frogs back into the island from the captive population and support the development of conservation capacity within Montserrat. It is a collaborative project between the Government of Montserrat, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Zoological Society of London

Terms and conditions

Start Date: September 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter

Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract until June 2013

Probation Period: 6 months

Salary Range: £19,500 per annum, with a 2.5% annual increase.

Location: Montserrat, West Indies

Benefits: These include:

•23 working days annual holiday entitlement plus Montserrat national public holidays

•One return flight to country of origin per year of project

Hours of Work: A full-time position of 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday whilst based in the office in Brades. During fieldwork, flexibility on working hours will be required

Team/Department: Conservation Science

Reporting to: Director of Department of Environment, Government of Montserrat; Mountain Chicken Darwin project leader for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust



Main duties

•Management of a programme of field research, release and monitoring of frogs, capacity building and public awareness-raising. Development and implementation of species monitoring schemes and co-ordinating species action planning

•Organizing planning workshops in Montserrat.

•Line management of a Research Officer and 2 Field Research Assistants

•Development and maintenance of a close working relationship with a project steering committee, all project partners and stakeholders

•Management of a budget and financial reporting

•Regular reporting of activities and milestones to DoE and Durrell

•Drafting of project reports and assisting with scientific outputs

Person specification
We are looking for a highly capable and organised individual, with a proven track record of delivering conservation science in the tropics, including:

•A masters degree in a relevant biological science or equivalent experience

•At least one years’ experience of ecological field research in the tropics, with experience of surveying terrestrial vertebrates preferred

•A solid understanding of all aspects of data handling

•Good ICT skills, current driving licence

•High degree of initiative, motivation and commitment

•Excellent organisational and time management skills

•Excellent oral and written communication skills

•Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and accommodating

•Ability to work as part of a dynamic and multicultural team

•Good degree of fitness for working for extended periods in difficult terrain under tropical conditions

How to apply:
To apply for the position, please email a 2 page CV and covering letter to:



Mrs Charlotte Linney
Human Resources Manager

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust,
Les Augres Manor, La Profonde Rue,
Trinity, Jersey, JE3 5BP

Or e-mail recruitment@durrell.org

Closing date for applications: The deadline for applications is 12th August, 2010. Candidates shortlisted for interview may be required to submit certified copies of relevant certificates of qualifications

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