Job Description

[What the role is]

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our City in Nature

You will be part of the Centre for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) team under the Professional and Scientific Services Division of AVS. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team at CAVS, you will be part of the team responsible for facilitating administrative functions to enable our scientists in pursuing critical laboratory diagnostic and research activities. [What you will be working on] You will provide administrative support to the team and your duties include:

• Maintaining a Quality Assurance system e.g. ensure process compliance, manage feedback/enquiries, and inventory management
• Facilitate budget planning processes and provide timely updates of budget allocation and utilisation with analysis of expenditure for the Division.
• Coordinate and maintain procurement contracts for common goods and services.

[What we are looking for]

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in areas of general administration, financial administration, contract management and procurement.
• Candidates with relevant job experience particularly in government-based procurement and ISO quality assurance practices/processes will have an advantage.
• Highly motivated individual with good problem solving, time management and organizational skills
• Team player with initiative, drive and good interpersonal/communication skills and able to work independently.
• Good IT skills e.g. sound applied knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Confident in interacting with internal and external customers.

Office Location: The Animal & Plant Health Centre, 6 Perahu Road Singapore 718827 Shortlisted candidates will be notified.