The Veterinary Council (VC) will be responsible for governing and regulating the professional, ethical and practical standards of the veterinary profession in Singapore. The VC will oversee the registration of veterinary professionals, the accreditation of veterinary education and the upholding of professional conduct for veterinary professionals. It will work closely with other professional boards, veterinary professionals, educational institutions and government agencies to achieve these goals.
National Parks Board
Deputy Director – Animal and Veterinary Programme Office
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
The VC Secretariat will support the VC for its secretariat and operational functions, including managing registration, accreditation, and disciplinary processes. Thus, it will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the VC in fulfilling its responsibilities.
You will be the team lead of the VC Secretariat under the Professional & Scientific Services (PSS) Division of NParks. As the team lead, you will be responsible for supervising the team in providing secretariat support to the VC.
Your scope of work includes:
- Leading and supervising the team responsible for development and functioning of the VC
- Drafting and reviewing legislation and policies related to the veterinary sector
- Plan, develop and execute frameworks for governance of veterinary professionals
- Communicate policies and plans effectively to stakeholders
- Ensure good governance and administration of resources and workplans
- Engaging with various stakeholders such as veterinary professionals, pet owners, educational institutions, government and international bodies on various platforms to inform policy and develop the veterinary sector
What we are looking for
- Areas of study in Veterinary Science or healthcare professional qualifications preferred
- Experience in and knowledge of the veterinary and/or healthcare sectors is preferred
- Experience in supervising a team through complex operations and large-scale projects from conception to implementation would be advantageous
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders, including veterinary professionals, pet owners, educational institutions, government bodies, and international organisations
- A highly motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills
- Good IT skills e.g. sound applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, AI tools
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.
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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