Director: Clinical Services - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

DIRECTOR: CLINICAL SERVICES

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 5

 

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 Faculty of Veterinary Science invites applications from persons complying with the relevant requirements for the position of Director of Clinical Services.

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.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be appointed as a permanent academic staff member as well as a four-year term appointment as Director and will be responsible for the following:

• The strategic and operational management of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital;
• Ensuring a professional, high quality clinical service in support of teaching veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
• Creating an environment in the OVAH that is conducive to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
• Promoting the OVAH as a centre of excellence on national and international level;
• Promoting regional, national and international liaison with veterinarians, veterinary specialists , veterinary academic hospitals, industry, government and the community;
• Establishing a safe work environment for staff, students and clients (occupational health, biosecurity and physical security);
• Managing the maintenance of OVAH facilities;
• Providing teaching and research support.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc / BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• A relevant Master’s degree or international board certification that allows for registration as a specialist with the SAVC, or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment, or a Master’s in Business Administration;
• At least five years’ experience in veterinary clinical and/or veterinary hospital practice;
• At least five years’ applicable experience in management;
• Experience with financial and staff management;
• Experience with high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in establishing and managing collaboration/partnerships;
• An 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);
• Out of hours availability;
• Commitment to further academic development.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in working in an academic environment;
• Experience in hospital and/or multi-man practice management;
• Involvement in veterinary research (either as researcher or supervisor);
• An understanding of computerised business management systems;
• Dynamic leadership skills;
• Visionary;
• Strong decision making skills;
• Ability to perform under pressure;
• Well-developed organisational skills;
• Doctoral qualification and a record of postgraduate supervision.

 

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 medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

 

Applicants are requested to apply via the apply online button below.

Candidates may be expected to make a 15-minute presentation to the Appointments Committee on their vision for the OVAH.

CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2018

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

 

ENQUIRIES: Prof V Naidoo, Tel: (012) 529 8082

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 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. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

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