ZIMPARKS – Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
DUE: 13 OCT 2023
(South East Lowveld Regional Office) D1
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the above
position that has arisen at South East Lowveld Regional Office (Masvingo). The incumbent
will report dually to the Regional Manager and Chief Wildlife Veterinary Manager
Duties (Responsibilities)
Treat or perform surgical procedures to all reported or identified sick or injured wild
animals/domestic animals for ZIMPARKS,
Prevent predictable diseases outbreaks using best veterinary methods and resources
available
Supervise or oversee all the wild animals capture exercises
He should do diseases surveillance of wild animals /domestic animals in
collaboration with DVS.
Guide the procurement department on drugs and equipment required for the unit
Represents National Parks on fora or meetings where wildlife veterinary issues and
zoonotic (animal diseases affecting humans) are dealt with both within and outside the
country.eg TFCAs
Spearhead relevant research work in wildlife health, captive breeding, production and
veterinary issue.
Responsible for pre-export and import veterinary prerequisite procedures and for all
veterinary permits required by the parks
He will be part of management staff and will also be responsible for all administrative
work, assist in recruitment, training and supervision of staff members of his section.
Shall establish commercial activities in his section in collaboration with the business
development unit, e.g. Crocodile production, apiculture (honey bee production). This
is to recover costs or generate some money.
Shall do other services which may be assigned to him by the Director General.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree,
A dangerous drug license and relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Registered to practice veterinary medicine in Zimbabwe by the veterinary council
Good communication skills,
At least 2 years’ experience and have wildlife animal experience or interest with
empirical evidence,
Must be 40 years and Below.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their written applications together with detailed CVs to:
The Human Resources Manager
Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
P.O Box CY 140
Causeway
Harare
Email recruitment@zimparks.org.zw
Or hand deliver to Head Office’s Registry Section on or before the 13th of October 2023