[What the role is]
[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.
[What you will be working on]
[What you will be working on]
You will be part of the Licensing Branch under the Industry Standards and Regulatory Division. You will also be part of the Veterinary Council (VC) Secretariat, playing a key role in enforcing professional standards within the veterinary industry.
Your scope of work includes:
- Main touchpoint for all professional licensing-related processing and feedback
- Perform endorsement of Certificates
- Develop and work on IT system development, and enhancements
- Develop and administer new scheme(s), including evaluating applications, and making recommendations to the VC on the suitability of the applicants
- Manage policies and continuing education and professional development of veterinary professionals
- Develop and implement a comprehensive disciplinary framework for veterinary professionals
- Provide secretarial support to the VC
- Maintain and update databases related to veterinary professionals, investigations and disciplinary actions
- Ensure alignment with relevant frameworks and standards
- Maintain strong working relationship with various stakeholders (e.g. organising annual dialogues)
- Review of regime and policies
- Provide support for projects undertaken by department and organisation
- Participate in inter-agency conversations, projects and community engagement activities
[What we are looking for]
- Areas of study in Veterinary Science or relevant subject area.
- Experience in veterinary practice or equivalent is preferred
- Experience in disciplinary procedures, regulatory bodies or enforcement is highly advantageous
- Strong team player with initiative, drive, good time management and organisational skills
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations, and build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Good IT skills e.g. sound applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new in-house IT software applications
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
[What we are looking for]
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