Director - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

DIRECTOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 4- 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._

The Faculty of Veterinary Science, as the only faculty of its kind in South Africa, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses. The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) is instrumental in providing teaching and research support by rendering clinical services. OVAH is a very busy small and large animal hospital with + 70 staff members. The clinicians and specialists render a 24-hour service in the OVAH, surrounding community and satellite clinics.

The Faculty is looking for a highly skilled and experienced veterinarian who assumes leadership and administrative responsibilities within the OVAH. This role will oversee the medical operations, ensure high-quality patient care, student training, sound administrative processes and lead the team effectively. For incumbents with an academic background, the post will allow for up to 20% of time to be spent on research and student supervisory activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- The strategic, business and operational management of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital;
- Ensure a professional, high quality clinical service in support of teaching veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
- Create an environment in the OVAH that is conducive to undergraduate and post-graduate training;
- Establish a safe work environment for staff, students and clients (occupational health, biosecurity and physical security);
- Staff management and development;
- Compliance and regulatory oversight; and
- Sound financial and procurement management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- A relevant veterinary qualification;
- Registered with the SAVC;
- 8 - 10 years’ experience of which five years should be in practice management;
- Demonstrable experience in strategic practice management, managing staff, including reception and nursing staff;
- Experience with financial management;
- Experience with high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
- Experience in establishing and managing collaboration/partnerships; and
- Appropriate vision for the OVAH.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet); and
- Out of hours availability.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

- A relevant qualification in business management;
- Experience in working in an academic environment;
- Experience in hospital and/or practice management;
- Involvement in veterinary research (either as researcher or supervisor);
- An understanding of computerised business management systems, especially hospital management systems;
- Dynamic leadership skills;
- Visionary;
- Strong decision making skills;
- Ability to perform under pressure; and
- Well-developed orginasational skills.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV (preferable in the UP-format);
- Certified copies of qualifications and registration ;
- Self-evaluation;
- Teaching portfolio; and
- Your vision for the OVAH.

CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2024
- 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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