(Animal curator)
Coordinate
& supervise daily animal management and zoo staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to
1-Coordinate
and oversee animals’ management of EPZ.
2-Support
the function of animal collection supervisor by undertaking additional duties
as required.
3-Directly
contribute to all aspects of animal care, including husbandry routines and
environmental enrichment, and supporting veterinary intervention as required.
4-Overseeing
nutrition requirement for animals’ collections throughout overseeing food preparation,
distribution and collecting feedback from supervisors and working in that
closely with veterinary department.
5-Support the goals of EPZ departments’
collection plan, strategic and Master Plan of EPZ.
6-Maintain the highest level of health and safety
in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to
ensure safety of visitors, staff and animal.
7-Contribute, Maintain & update risk
assessments for each section.
8-Implement & monitor designated bio-security,
health and safety policy closely with veterinary. Department.
9-Undertake and maintain records of animal
& enclosure security checks.
10-Manage staff works schedule with
supervisors.
11-Following up enclosures maintenance
request.
12-Participate in Zoo Keepers appraisals.
13-Advise & supervise animal collection supervisors
and zoo keepers, volunteers, trainee, internship to provide support, guidance
and skills development.
14-Maintain understanding of Ethical,
Population Management, and Animal Welfare policies.
15-Maintain understanding of emergency
procedures - practice and enact as required Communications.
16-Share relevant information &
disseminate organizational news & updates to the team.
17-Improve knowledge of animal biology and
management, including observations & record keeping, supporting and
participating in zoological research if needed.
18-Tasks may include heavy manual and
skilled work such as moving and manipulating heavy food items, hoses, bales of
hay, equipment and crated animals.
19-Support and participate in media and
marketing initiatives to encourage public understanding of animals and promote
EPZ mission as per requested.
20-Prepare for & attend regular section
or departmental meetings / undertake agreed actions Animal management approved
by zoo manager.
21-Participate in pest control plan and execution.
22-Assist
zoo manager as required.
23-Generates work requests and coordinates
completion.
24-Oversees/coordinate animal introductions,
moves, restraints, and shipments.
25-Regularly inspects and observes assigned
collection for overall welfare.
26-Trains and coaches staff regarding media
contact, conflict resolution, and appropriate guest and customer relations.
27-Visitor’s interactions including
scheduled on-ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning
animals' habits.
28-Participate in required lectures,
seminars, and workshops as part of the job.
29-Provide on job training for keepers.
30-Prepare reports as required by line
manager.
31-Inspect animals to detect illnesses and
injuries and notifies vet department of findings.
32-Handling, Captures and restrains animal.
33-Participates in establishing animal
collection plan, studbooks, identification, surplus list and record keeping to ensures
accurate and complete records of animal activities.
34-Actively foster constructive attitudes
and a team orientation among staff.
35-May assist vets in treatment of animals
for illnesses and injuries.
36-Any other relevant duties assigned by zoo
manager.
Requirements
Skills
•Bio-safety procedures
•Health and safety.
•Good leadership and management skills.
•Excellent computer skill.
•Presentation skills
•Reporting skills
•Interpersonal communication and team work
•Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Qualifications/Experience:
1-Zoology degree, BVSC or related
field is preferred.
2-At least 7 years of prior
animal care experience at a controlled environment facility.
3-Good communication skills, an
enthusiasm for interacting with the public and a willingness to give regular
talks to visitors, special groups, etc.
4-Must be able to function as a team member and
support zoo’s mission
5-Must be dependable and
demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.
6-Must be willing to work
weekends and holidays and some evening events.
7-Must be able to work outdoors
in inclement weather.
8-English is must, Arabic is
preferred.
9-Must be willing to work with
different cultures and nationalities.
10-Must be able to perform
strenuous work and lift at least 50 KG repetitively, bending, lifting etc.
11-Good judgment in evaluating
situations and making decisions.
12-Exemplifies the highest
standard of work ethics.
Benefits
Single Accommodation
Manager Meal
