Rehabilitation Leader 🐵

Key Responsibilities

Veterinary Care & Rehabilitation Services

• Provide veterinary care and rehabilitation services to our gibbons and domestic animals.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans for our gibbons, addressing their specific medical and behavioral needs.
• Work closely with veterinary specialists and other experts to provide comprehensive care.
• Monitor the health and progress of each individual gibbon, making adjustments to care plans as needed.

Leadership of Rehabilitation Programs

• Lead rehabilitation programs, ensuring the highest standards of care and welfare.
• Oversee daily operations at Malaya/Borneo GReP, including feeding, enrichment, and medical treatment schedules.
• Develop and implement protocols for the safe and effective rehabilitation and eventual release of wildlife.
• Collaborate with the Rehabilitation Manager to continuously improve rehabilitation practices and outcomes.
• Conduct field assessments and research to support conservation efforts.
• Train and supervise staff and volunteers in animal care practices, assisting the Rehabilitation Manager.

Field Assessments & Conservation Research

• Conduct field assessments to identify potential sites for rehabilitation and release, ensuring they meet the necessary ecological and safety criteria.
• Lead research initiatives aimed at improving rehabilitation techniques and understanding the needs of wildlife in their natural habitats.
• Collaborate with conservationists and researchers to gather data that supports the organization’s broader conservation efforts.
• Report findings and provide recommendations to the team and relevant stakeholders.

Staff & Volunteer Training/Supervision

• Train and supervise staff and volunteers in best practices for animal care, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Assist the Rehabilitation Manager in managing the team’s daily operations, including task delegation and performance evaluations.
• Ensure all team members are adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a high standard of care.

Eligibility

• Open for Malaysians only.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in veterinary practice, preferably with wildlife.
• Willingness to travel within Peninsular and Borneo Malaysia.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Open to learning from team members and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare and conservation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, a flexible and solution-oriented approach, and a willingness to learn from team members.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.