Clinical Assistant: Equine Surgery (Three-year contract appointment) - Faculty of Veterinary Science

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

CLINICAL ASSISTANT: EQUINE SURGERY (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and clinical/practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Equine Surgery;
• Departmental research and publications;
• Departmental and faculty administrative activities and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service;
• Community engagement activities;
• An advanced training programme in Equine Surgery with the view of obtaining the MMedVet(Med) degree, ECVS diploma.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment;
• One year general veterinary clinical experience completed upon commencement of appointment;
• Meet the requirements to enrol for the MMedVet degree in Equine Surgery and commitment to complete the degree.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Subject knowledge of Equine Surgery;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• An internship;
• Two years’ experience in equine surgery with a good scientific publication record;
• Teaching experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field of  Equine Surgery;
• Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Equine Surgery and/or related field.

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.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• Comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Statement of particular field of interest and proposed field of specialisation, as well as planned goals to complete a masters’ programme in three years;
• Self-evaluation must address each minimum requirement (points 1-4) and required competencies (points 1-4). Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Dr Luke Poore, Tel: (012) 529 8041

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.