Manager / Senior Manager – Animal and Veterinary Programme Office (Contract)

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

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.

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.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the VC Secretariat under the Professional and Scientific Services (PSS) Division of NParks. As a member of the Secretariat’s Accreditation and Standards team, you will play a key role in supporting the VC in maintaining high standards in veterinary practice.

Your scope of work includes:

Drafting and reviewing various legal documents for the VC, including subsidiary legislation to support the main Veterinary Practice Act
Developing, overseeing and implementing a formal accreditation scheme for the training/assessment of prospective veterinary professionals
Developing, reviewing and administering requirements for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Codes for veterinary professionals
Organising meetings and managing stakeholders effectively, which includes setting realistic expectations and clarifying roles of all involved parties, managing conflicts, and maintaining appropriate levels of communication
Providing support to the VC and related committees during disciplinary proceedings

What we are looking for

Areas of study in Veterinary Science, Biological Sciences or relevant subject area is preferred
Experience in veterinary practice or equivalent experience in relevant fields
Experience in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Education Administration or a related field would be advantageous
A highly motivated individual with good communication, problem-solving, time management and organisational skills
Good IT skills e.g. sound applied knowledge of Microsoft Office

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Appointment will be on contract basis.

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.

About your application process

This job is closing in 1 day(s).

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.