Clinical Assistant (Three-year contract appointment) - University of Pretoria Biomedical Research C

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE (UPBRC)

CLINICAL ASSISTANT (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:

• Render laboratory animal veterinary services in the University of Pretoria Biomedical Research Centre (UPBRC);
• Play an active role in the health monitoring of laboratory animals under controlled environmental conditions;
• Play an active role in UPBRC research projects, with emphasis on ensuring compliance with animal ethics standards;
• Play an active role in facilitation of contract research projects for external clients such as the South African Pharmaceutical and Agrichemical industries;
• Play an active role in the teaching and training of staff and students;
• Enrol for MMedVet (LAS) and meet learning outcomes required for specialist training in Laboratory Animal Science;
• Perform departmental administrative and other duties as determined by the Director.
• Participate in the Animal Ethics Committee of the University.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. BVSc/BVMCh degree or an appropriate equivalent veterinary qualification;
2. Registered or eligible for authorisation or registerable at time of application as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council;
3. Two years of general veterinary practice or equivalent;
4. Compliance with entry requirements for a MMedVet programme in the Department of Paraclinical Sciences.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

1. Appropriate language and communication skills;
2. Good interpersonal skills;
3. Out-of-hours availability for rotational clinical services;
4. Computer literacy in MS Office.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

1. Clinical experience with rodents, rabbits, or other exotic species;
2. Experience or exposure to research within an academic environment.

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:

3 January 2018

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

ENQUIRIES:

Prof Vinny Naidoo (Director UPBRC), Tel: (012) 529 8082

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2018, 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.