FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
INTERNSHIP: PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES
(REPRODUCTION SECTION) (12 MONTH 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.
Wonderful opportunity for a Junior
Veterinarian to gain more experience in the field
of veterinary reproduction (all species) and
learn from specialists in their field!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively
participate in the following areas:
- Majority of the time spent on the
Reproduction rotation at the Onderstepoort
Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH);
- Clinical service in several other sections of
the OVAH, including a 24-hour and week-end
service;
- Administrative duties associated with
clinical work;
- Assist with teaching and clinical/practical
training (including basic surgical skills) of
undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing
students;
- Assist clinicians with research and
publications;
- Other clinical/academic duties as delegated
by the line manager;
- Community engagement activities, including
clinical duties at community clinics associated
with the University.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent
professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC;
- Acknowledged clinical expertise;
- Valid working visa (where relevant);
- Adequate subject knowledge and interest in
the field of Reproduction in all species.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication
skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office,
internet);
- After-hours availability.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Commitment to further academic development.
The all-inclusive remuneration package for this
contract position will be R 252 000 per
annum.
How to apply
Applicants are requested to apply online at
www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: [email protected]P.
In applying for this post, please attach:
- A comprehensive CV;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details
of three referees whom we have permission to
contact.
CLOSING DATE: 3 August 2018
No application will be considered after the
closing date, or if it does not comply with at
least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Dr Kate May, e-mail address:
[email protected]
Should you not hear from the
University of Pretoria by 31 October 2018, please
accept that your application has been
unsuccessful.
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