DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Información completa: http://awsassets.wwfar.panda.org/downloads/coordinador_proyecto_aalo.pdf  

Hiring Organization:
Colobus Trust, Diani Beach, Kenya

Position Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITY:
Ensuring that the veterinary and animal welfare aspects of the Trust are carried out in accordance with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB), PASA and the Trust’s policies and procedures in order to achieve the highest quality animal care possible.

KEY TASKS:
• Manage and administer the treatment and daily care of all sick and injured animals in the care of the Trust, including primates in the long term rehabilitation programme under the guidance of the consultant Vet;
• Carry out the storage of drugs in the veterinary clinic to the standards of the KVB, and the Trust’s policies and procedures;
• Carry out the cleaning of the veterinary clinic, quarantine area and rehabilitation enclosures to the standards of the KVB, PASA and the Trust’s policies and procedures;
• Implement comprehensive record keeping systems, computer and paper copies;
• Respond to animal welfare calls in a timely basis;
• Lead the Trust’s team on animal welfare call-outs;
• Follow the Field Procedures manual in the assessment, capture and release of all animals;
• Follow the Animal Welfare manual for the treatment of all animals;
• Feed and clean animals in care daily as per the Trust’s policies and procedures in collaboration with the Animal Care Officer and with the assistance of volunteers;
• Follow special procedures for neonates, pregnant and lactating animals;
• Carry out monthly stock take of drugs and materials and reordering as necessary;
• Liaise with Diani hospitals on any infectious diseases that may affect the primates of Diani or infectious diseases in the primate population that may be a risk to people;
• Ensure procedural documents on hand for cases of emergency outbreaks inside the facility or outside (in Diani) with regular review and updating of key contacts;
• Carry out training as necessary to staff and volunteers;
• Write proposals for development of the veterinary facilities;
• Follow the health and safety guidelines for animal handling;
• Write daily blogs of the Trust’s achievements for all associated on-line sites;
• Participate in eco-tours when necessary;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience:
All applicants must be fully qualified Vets, holding a recognised qualification

Salary/funding:
No salary, wages or stipend - this is a voluntary position

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Accomodation and food for three meals a day provided

Term of Appointment:
6 months

Application Deadline:
Rolling and until each period filled

Contact Information:
Andrea Donaldson
Kenya

Website:
http://www.colobustrust.org

E-mail Address:
conservation@colobustrust.org

Hiring Organization:
Alouatta Sanctuary & Eco-Lodge

Position Description:
Alouatta Sanctuary near David, Panama provides a limited number of internship opportunities for those seeking first-hand experience in the fields of primate rehabilitation, tropical forest conservation, and environmental education. Alouatta Sanctuary is the only wildlife rehabilitation site in Panama currently specializing in the rehabilitation of primates, with an emphasis on mantled howler monkeys. As such, it serves an important role in conserving animals critical to tropical forest ecosystems, and educating the public about primate biology and rainforest conservation. Successful applicants will participate in primate rehabilitation efforts, contribute to educational programs, assist with ongoing research projects, and support the day-to-day functioning of the facility. Training is available in the fields of wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, primate behavior and ecology, tropical forest biology, field sampling procedures, and data processing techniques (including GIS). Depending on individual contributions, interns may also have the opportunity to co-author peer-reviewed publications.

Current openings are available for interns interested in the following projects:

Wildlife Rehabilitation: Alouatta Sanctuary specializes in the rehabilitation of mantled howler monkeys. However, we also accept other mammals and birds in need of aid. Interns assist in the daily care of rehabilitated animals and monitor newly released individuals, documenting feeding preferences and interactions with free-ranging howler monkey groups.

Primate Cognitive Studies: Mantled howler monkeys do not thrive in captivity. There are extremely few in zoological institutions in the Americas, Europe, or Australia, and as a result, few opportunities to study howler monkey cognitive abilities. At Alouatta Sanctuary, interns help to conduct a series of cognitive experiments in the form of foraging challenges that address howler monkey knowledge of the physical world. These experiments provide important enrichment opportunities for the primates we rehabilitate and yield new information for the scientific community as to primate cognitive abilities.

Tropical Forest Conservation : Alouatta Sanctuary has been strategically reforested to form part of a corridor between two intact primary forests. As a result, the property functions as critical wildlife habitat for a variety of species (mantled howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, night monkeys, ocelots, peccaries, coatis, and many others). Interns are needed to conduct wildlife censuses using line transects and remote camera traps, as well as to conduct behavioral observations of primate habitat-use. Opportunities may also be available to assist in further reforestation efforts.

Environmental Education: Education forms a critical component of our conservation efforts. Interns give lectures on mantled howler monkey behavior and conservation, lead short nature walks, and contribute to the development of educational materials. The opportunity to assist our environmental education specialist in presentations at local primary and secondary schools may also be available.

Interns are accepted on a rolling basis and must make at least a 1-month commitment (40 hours/week), with longer stays preferred. There is current availability for start dates in mid-July.

Qualifications/Experience:
All applicants must be at least 18 years old, be physically fit, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people of all ages and from different cultures. Applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test (Mantoux or x-ray) and Hepatitis (A & B) vaccinations, and must purchase current international health insurance while in Panama. Experience traveling to the tropics or living in remote conditions is a plus, as is coursework or work experience in primate ecology or environmental education.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please send a short letter of interest, CV, and names/contact information for 3 references to alouatta.sanctuary.internships@gmail.com. Be specific as to which projects you are interested in, the dates you prefer, and your experience (if any) with wildlife, environmental science, or education.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Interns will be provided with housing at Alouatta Sanctuary, but are unpaid and will be responsible for providing their own airfare to David as well as $700/mo in fees to cover training and food. Accommodations are very comfortable (hot water, electricity, internet). We are located roughly ½ hour from David, Panama, a modern city with all the amenities (an international airport, hospitals, supermarkets, hardware stores, movie theatres, etc). The sanctuary’s location also provides an excellent base to explore the best nature Panama has to offer (cloud forests, beaches, marine parks) during time off.

Term of Appointment:
Varies (1 month minimum)

Application Deadline:
ongoing

Contact Information:
Alouatta Sanctuary, Chiriqui
Panama

E-mail Address:
alouatta.sanctuary.internships@gmail.com