Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

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