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Clinical Assistant (2 posts) - Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jan 12, 2018

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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

CLINICAL ASSISTANT (TWO POSTS) (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.

 

The Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies has the following vacancies available for Clinical Assistants:

  • Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging x 1 post;
  • Small Animal Surgery x 1 post.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

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

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  1. BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  2. Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment;
  3. Two years’ general veterinary clinical experience completed upon commencement of appointment on 1 January 2018 or one year internship.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  1. Commitment to further academic development;
  2. Subject knowledge: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging or Small Animal Surgery;
  3. Appropriate language and communication skills;
  4. Good interpersonal skills;
  5. Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet).

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Two years’ experience in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging or Small Animal Surgery;
  • Teaching experience;
  • Exposure to research in an appropriate field of  Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging or Small Animal Surgery;
  • Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging or Small Animal 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.

 

CLOSING DATE:

 

25 October 2017

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

 

ENQUIRIES: Dr C Le Roux (Diagnostic Imaging), Tel: (012) 529 8136; OR Prof M Hartman (Small Animal Surgery), Tel (012) 529 8555.

 

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 December 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.

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