Career Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Teaching Biostatistics and Epidemiology undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the Division of Health Measurement Sciences;
• Research supervision of BSc Honours/MSc/MPH students in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Public Health, or Health Systems in the SHSPH;
• Provide bio-statistical consultations involving sample size calculation, sampling strategy, data collection and management, and statistical data analysis;
• Formulating Biostatistician letters to accompany protocols submitted for ethics clearance;
• Publish in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) approved journals;
• Apply for research grants;
• Updating course content and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Strengthening Health Measurement Sciences research within the SHSPH as well as collaborative research within the Faculty and the University;
• Developing partnerships with local and international biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and public health specialists for research development;
• Participating in the SHSPH’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Line Manager and/or the Head of School;

Minimum Requirements

• MSc in Statistics or Biostatistics or Applied Statistics or Epidemiology and Biostatistics or equivalent field;
• Minimum 2 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals);
• At least 1 year’s teaching experience including tutoring.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Use of statistical software (Stata, R, SAS, SPSS, etc);
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Systematic reviews and meta-analysis skills;
• Scientific writing skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Currently enrolled or completed a doctoral degree;
• Current NRF-rating;
• Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation practice and/or teaching;
• Some first author publications are recommended;
• Biostatistics consultation experience;
• Excellent teaching record as evidenced by student, peer or learning expert evaluations;
• International experience and exposure.

CLOSING DATE: 10 May 2023.

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Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for performing then duties expected of an equine animal caretaker (also known as stable hand or groom in the equine industry):

• Cleaning (remove manure and bedding, scrubbing and washing) and disinfecting of stables and surrounding areas;
• Grooming (brushing and cleaning of feet) and caring for horses;
• Handling and holding horses during veterinary examinations and treatment;
• Prepare horses for and assist by handling and/or holding horses during special procedures e.g. radiography, anaesthesia, laparoscopy;
• Flexibility to assist with cleaning in other sections in the OVAH when required;
• Performing shift/weekend duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12- and 1-year current or recent (within the past three years) experience in handling of horses

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of horses and horsemanship, including handling of horses;
• Knowledge of stable hygiene and some knowledge of detergents and disinfectants;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital;
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Short course certificate in Horse Sense and Horsemanship;
• Experience in working with horses at a veterinary practice or hospital.

CLOSING DATE : 5 May 2023