Director - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The strategic, business and operational management of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital;
Ensure a professional, high quality clinical service in support of teaching veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
Create an environment in the OVAH that is conducive to undergraduate and post-graduate training;
Establish a safe work environment for staff, students and clients (occupational health, biosecurity and physical security);
Staff management and development;
Compliance and regulatory oversight; and
Sound financial and procurement management.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant veterinary qualification;
• Registered with the SAVC;
• 8 - 10 years’ experience of which five years should be in practice management;
• Demonstrable experience in strategic practice management, managing staff, including reception and nursing staff;
• Experience with financial management;
• Experience with high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in establishing and managing collaboration/partnerships; and
• 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); and
• Out of hours availability.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• A relevant qualification in business management;
• Experience in working in an academic environment;
• Experience in hospital and/or practice management;
• Involvement in veterinary research (either as researcher or supervisor);
• An understanding of computerised business management systems, especially hospital management systems;
• Dynamic leadership skills;
• Visionary;
• Strong decision making skills;
• Ability to perform under pressure; and
• Well-developed orginasational skills.