Clinical Assistant: Wildlife Diseases

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

UP Professional and Support:

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

CLINICAL ASSISTANT:
WILDLIFE DISEASES (ONE POST)

(THREE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT FROM FEBRUARY 2024)


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

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The Department of Production Animal Studies has the following opening for a qualified veterinarian who would like to specialise in Wildlife Diseases by completing a MMedVet-degree.

Please refer to the relevant yearbook for the programme information at:

Applications are invited for a position as Clinical Assistant (Resident) with effect from
1 February 2024. The post is targeted at a veterinarian who wish to become a clinical specialist in wildlife diseases.

The successful applicant will join a team of qualified specialists working in a well-equipped academic environment in the discipline of wildlife.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Registering for and pursuing a postgraduate degree (MMedVet Wildlife diseases coursework), that includes advanced clinical training, coursework and a research project;
  • Actively participating in the clinical/experiential training of veterinary and veterinary nursing students while rendering services in the clinics of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, on farms and in satellite clinics;
  • Participating in providing a 24hour clinical service which includes community engagement activities as delegated by the Head of Department;
  • Performing departmental administrative duties as delegated by the Section head/Head of Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A BVSc/BVMCh degree or an appropriate equivalent veterinary qualification;
  • Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or authorised to be enrolled for MMedVet studies;
  • Applicable experience of at least two years as a veterinarian, or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility;
  • Compliance with entry requirements for a Masters' programme with a commitment to enrol for an MMedVet (Wildlife diseases) degree and to complete within prescribed time frame;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office, Internet);
  • Outofhours availability for rotational clinical services, including time away from the Faculty;
  • Good language and communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team (relate to students, colleagues and supervisors).


The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.


  • Cover letter indicating that you comply with the abovementioned requirements;
  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Selfevaluation must address each of the minimum requirements and required competencies.
Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE:
30 November 2023

ENQUIRIES:

  • The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
  • The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._


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