Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 09 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Physical Requirements
• Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40kg while handling animals and equipment. Employees may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, loud noises, odors, dust, air contaminants, blood borne pathogens while using hypodermic needles on animals and may be exposed to animal scratches and bites.

Ideal Candidate
Education and Experience: A degree from an accredited college or university in Veterinary Medicine.
Certification or License:
• Valid Veterinary Association of Zambia & Veterinary Council license to practice veterinary medicine in Zambia is required.
• Ability to register with the ZAMRA for controlled substances
• Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Employment Eligibility: Certification or License:Zambian law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and state rules and regulations.
• Experience in following medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy, safe, and sanitary facilities
• Experience performing spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations in a high-quality, high-volume environment
• Experience working in a high-volume shelter
• Experience handling and treating aggressive and/or feral animals in a safe manner
• Ability to operate assigned medical equipment
• Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices
• Applies technical and procedural know-how to get the job done
• Demonstrates some knowledge and use of applicable state rules and regulations
• Serves as a “resource person’” on whom others rely for advice
• Keeps informed of the latest developments in area of specialty
• Ability to examine, evaluate and treat animals in a professional, safe and efficient manner
• Ability to develop and implement methods to control and prevent the spread of diseases in a shelter
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and train staff and volunteers in the paraprofessional treatment and humane care of animals
• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices
Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers’ needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Ability to organize fund raising ventures to help grow and sustain shelter activities this includes finding donors and activities to raise income.
Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and
approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Collaboration – Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
Salary: Competitive (D.O.E) will include NHIMA & NAPSA.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, an MCQ day one competence exam, a practical day one competence exam.
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.
1. Please describe your education and experiences in performing spay/neuter procedures on
cats, dogs, or other animals.
2. Please describe your experience making outcome decisions (adoption, euthanasia.) with
shelter staff. Indicate N/A if you do not have experience.
3. Please describe your experience in handling and treating fearful animals. Indicate N/A if you do not have experience.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
4. Please describe your long term goals.
• You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
• Applications must be emailed to infokaws23@gmail.com 
• Deadline: Open Until a Suitable candidate is secured ( Applications accepted from 9th Oct 2023)

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