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.
National Parks Board
Manager - Biorisk and Biosurveillance (Contract)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 25 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of the Biorisk and Biosurveillance team under the Veterinary Health Division (VHD) of AVS. As a member of trans-disciplinary team in AVS, you will be responsible for managing research projects on biosurveillance and work with various stakeholders including Institute of Higher Learning, industry and One Health agencies in implementing biosurveillance projects across multiple species.
You will be involved in the following duties:
Manage a portfolio of biosurveillance research projects, including monitoring research deliverables and progress, managing their performance, and ensuring proper disbursement of funding to institutions, in close collaboration with the grant management office and technical leads.
Assess and process requests for collaboration e.g., sharing of data, publication requests and review the data collection and publication procedures.
Assist to prepare biosurveillance research grant call material in new research areas
Provide secretariat support (e.g. coordinate meetings, discussions, enquiries) for the Biosurveillance Research Programme Office and organise engagement events to promote biosurveillance research and foster collaborations among NParks, One Health agencies and researchers.
What we are looking for
- Areas of study in Science or related fields.
- A meticulous and resourceful individual with the ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Prior experience in grants, research management or research would be an advantage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract.
About your application process
This job is closing on 25 Mar 2026.
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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