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The University of Pretoria is a multi-faculty research-intensive university that has remained among the top South African universities in research output and impact. UP is also the top producer of graduates in the country. With campuses in Pretoria and its surrounds, as well as in the country’s economic hub, Johannesburg, UP is conveniently situated...
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- An advanced training programme in Equine Surgery with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (Surgery) degree with speciality in Equine;
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
- Participate in Departmental research and publications;
- Participating in providing a clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
- Performing community engagement activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment; and
- Two years’ veterinary clinical experience completed upon commencement of appointment or one-year rotating clinical internship in equine medicine and surgery. The CCS year may be considered as a year of clinical experience provided that evidence, such as a case log (specific to equine exposure), can be provided to this effect
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Commitment to further academic development;
- Subject knowledge: Equine Surgery;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office).
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Conscientiousness and attention to detail;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; and
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Two years’ experience in Equine Surgery;
- Teaching experience;
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field of Equine Surgery; and
- Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Equine Surgery and/or related field.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- An advanced training programme in Small Animal Surgery with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (SAS) degree within the prescribed time;
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
- Departmental research and publications;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
- Community engagement activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC or eligibility for authorisation;
- Two years’ applicable as a veterinarian completed upon commencement of appointment or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Commitment to further academic development;
- Subject knowledge of small animal surgery;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills; and
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet).
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Two years’ experience in small animal surgery;
- Teaching experience;
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field of veterinary small animal surgery; and
- Publications in the areas of veterinary science or small animal surgery and/or related field.
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DUTIES:
- Handling telephone calls, enquiries, messages and emails;
- Liaising with internal and external clients, referring veterinarians, students and researchers;
- Receiving, labelling and logging of sample tubes;
- Sending sample tubes to the right department for analysis;
- Spinning samples down for chemistry and aliquoting the samples correctly;
- Accurate storing and discarding of samples;
- Checking, sorting and emailing of daily reports;
- Archiving of reports;
- Assisting with invoicing clients and purchasing of laboratory essentials;
- Assisting with laboratory quality assurance system documents; and
- Training of reception interns.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12;
- One-year administrative experience in a laboratory; and
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Windows, etc.).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Basic knowledge of laboratory information software programs;
- Basic knowledge of different blood samples;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Attention to detail; and
- Be able to accurately number and distribute samples.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Administrative experience in a Clinical Pathology or Pathology laboratory.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Small Animal Surgery;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
- Community engagement;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
- Academic self-development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the SAVC at the time of appointment or eligibility for registration within a reasonable time;
- Demonstrable interest in research;
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
- Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events;
- Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the lecturer level; and
- Demonstrate strong potential to become an established specialist researcher.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Proven knowledge and competence in Small Animal Surgery;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Candidates without a MSc and/or PhD: Commitment to obtain a MSc and/or PhD in reasonable time;
- Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing; and spreadsheet software.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Experience in various small animal surgery procedures;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field; and
- Registration for a MMedVet (surgery) is desirable.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful incumbent’s responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
- Provide strategic and operational direction and action for the full spectrum of activities associated with the internationalisation priorities outlined in the University’s strategic plans;
- Develop and implement appropriate strategic plans and funding mechanisms for the internationalisation of the University's activities of teaching and learning, research and community engagement;
- Work with Deans and Directors to nurture existing key strategic international partnerships and cultivate new ones;
- Develop and oversee the implementation of memoranda of understanding or specific agreements with other institutions, and with networks, both locally and internationally;
- Develop and implement systems and processes for the effective management of international partnerships at UP;
- Establish new initiatives to increase participation in international exchange programmes and enhance exchange programs to ensure reciprocity;
- Oversee the coordination of a broad range of interrelated programmes and services as they apply to international students; and
- Oversee the provision of specialised services to international staff and students of the University.
- Liaise with government bodies, foreign authorities, ambassadors, and funding agencies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A PhD, preferably in a SET, planning, marketing, internationalisation, finance and economics, management or similar field;
- At least five years’ related proven experience in a senior managerial capacity in a higher education institution;
- At least three years’ proven experience in the research funding and internationalisation landscape within South Africa or elsewhere; and
- At least three years’ proven experience in successful major fundraising initiatives.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in the following knowledge and technical competencies:
- The research funding and internationalisation landscape in South Africa, Africa and globally;
- Skills and knowledge concerning strategy development and implementation, information management, and management of international programmes;
- Executive management skills (HR, Finance, Negotiations, etc.);
- Exceptional written and spoken communication and language skills in English;
- Proven high-level proposal-writing and presentation skills; and
- Systems development and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills;
- Attention to detail;
- The ability to work independently as well as within a team;
- The ability to lead cross-functional teams even without formal authority;
- Critical reasoning, strategic thinking and analytical skills;
- Excellent time management; and
- The ability to identify and resolve problems.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Proven experience of influencing and leading cross-functional teams and of change management; and
- Ability to communicate in any European or Asian language
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