Registrar Dubai Safari Park
Job Details
Organization Dubai Safari Park
Job Title Registrar
Department Life Sciences
Unit Zoology
Reports to General Curator
Location Dubai, U.A.E
Role Overview
Role Summary Ensure an excellent record of all animals in the collection and provide professional
support to the application for documents needed to transfer animals between the
park and other collections
Main Duties • Manages and maintains animal records via the Zoological Information
Management System (ZIMS).
• Inputs appropriate data into permanent files, including animal births &
deaths, observations, notes, and other pertinent information in a timely
manner.
• Manages and monitors animal transactions and coordinates with
Curator, Veterinary staff, and Head Keepers to ensure legal compliance
with government regulations and industry specific standards.
• Operates as the primary liaison between the institution and government
agencies.
• Coordinates with applicable staff and zoological institutions for any
needed information/documents as required for specific permits/licenses.
• Prepares breeding loan documents, permit renewals, exchange
agreements and annual reports.
• Prepares and coordinates animal shipments into and out of the Zoo.
Arranges animal shipping via airlines or other shipping methods and is
familiar with IATA guidelines.
• Trains staff in animal record keeping, records management and animal
data entry standards.
• Prepare documentation for AZA/WAZA/EAZA accreditation process.
• Has knowledge of cooperative animal management programs such as
studbooks, SSPs, TAGs, etc.
• Participate in animal care meetings with recording and maintaining
meeting minutes.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the General Curator
and Veterinarian with varied administrative tasks and projects.
Role Specification
Qualifications College degree is desirable; an inquisitive mind is required
Experience At least four (4) years of working with ZIMS in an accredited zoo or wildlife
organization; an affinity with animals and conservation is useful
Skills Perfect English is required; proficient in oral and written communication,
interpersonal skills, management and organization
Remuneration Commensurate with experience