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:
Email Address:
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