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 Quarantine & Biosecurity Services (QBS) team under the Veterinary Health Division (VHD) of AVS. As a member of the trans-disciplinary team at QBS, you will be responsible for biosecurity and quarantine operations, animal examination and disease investigations, and providing professional and competent data analysis and research support for animal and zoonotic disease biosurveillance programmes across various sectoral partners nationally, with the objective of meeting NParks mission to create the best living environment through excellence in nature conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care, in partnership with the community.What you will be working on:You will be involved in the following duties:Managing biosecurity and biosurveillance on the import, transhipment and quarantine of animals and animal products. This includes:- Overseeing the daily operations at the Animal Quarantine Centre and coordinating and monitoring the health of animals under quarantine- Reviewing and implementing of ops technology initiatives for biosecurity and biosurveillance- Reviewing and implementing animal health programmes and conducting risk assessments for animal diseases- Conducting animal disease investigations and epidemiological studies- Supporting animal health and welfare related operations at border checkpoints (Changi Animal and Plant Quarantine, Tuas Checkpoint, and the Animal Quarantine Centre)- Conducting biosecurity inspections and surveillance of animals and animal products- Conducting risk assessments for movement of animals and animal products through Singapore- Managing and investigating non-compliances to veterinary import conditions and quarantine conditions- Conducting inspections and audits of designated quarantine facilitiesReview, formulate and implement administrative protocols, operational procedures or new technologies to improve quarantine and biosecurity operations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on animal health related operations and policies.Support animal disease preparedness and respond to emergency animal disease investigations as part of the NParks Veterinary Team (NVT).Any other duties related to animal health or welfare and organizational duties.What we are looking for:Degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Medicine, or equivalent.Possesses good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Comfortable handling animals for physical inspection and veterinary procedures.Highly motivated individual with initiative, drive and passion for veterinary science and its application to safeguard animal health and welfare, and biosecurity.Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn new IT system applications.Willing to work after office hours and during weekends and public holidays when required.Office Location:The office location will be at the Animal Quarantine Centre, 2 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698919Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About National Parks Board:At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

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