Health jobs in South Africa

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students (including special emphasis on small stock / flock health management).
• Clinical and herd / flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service.
• Actively recruit additional clientele to fulfil this mandate.
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate.
• Research and publication in scientific journals.
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders.
• Community engagement – participation and supporting student activities.
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department.
• Academic self‑development.

• Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor: Small Stock Flock Health (one post)
  • BvSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification; Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as.
  • Must be registered or willing to register for a Masters programme – MMedVet degree in Small Stock Flock Health or MSc veterinary science (with a relevant production animal focus), and be able to graduate in reasonable time.
  • A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in ruminant medicine and flock health aspects (case log required); evidence of continued professional development.
  • Appropriate MMedVet‑degree and / or equivalent specialty board certification in ruminant medicine, particularly in small stock field; Registration with the SAVC as a specialist.
  • Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly ruminant medicine and flock health aspects (case log).
  • At least two full peer‑reviewed papers in an accredited scientific journal as author or co‑author.
  • Or – BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent; MSc degree with particular focus on production animal aspects; Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian; Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly ruminant medicine and flock health aspects (case log required) post acquiring a Master’s degree; Five or more research‑based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and / or co‑author in the last five years.
• Associate Professor
  • BvSc‑ or BVMCh‑degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification; MMedVet (Ruminant Medicine and Flock Health) degree or equivalent specialty board certification currently registered or registerable with the SAVC; PhD degree.
  • Five years of veterinary clinical experience as a specialist in flock health management.
  • At least five full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author or co‑author in the last five years.
• Exceptional Cases
  • MSc with significant professional recognition (supported by both national and international peer reviews).
  • At least seven years of veterinary clinical experience as a specialist in flock health management.
  • Ten or more research‑based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and / or co‑author, with five of these publications being in the last three years.

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on ruminant herd health aspects.
• Research interest appropriate to the position.
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time in a field relative to the discipline of ruminant / small stock flock health.
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word‑processing and spreadsheet software.

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools.
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience.
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.

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

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 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.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

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

UP references the standard EEO statement: The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.