Unit Coordinator - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

UNIT COORDINATOR LARGE ANIMAL SECTION (EQUINE, PRODUCTION ANIMAL CLINIC & WILDLIFE)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above-mentioned vacancy.

The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital seeks a veterinary nurse to join our veterinary team, specifically as a Unit Coordinator in the Large Animal Section (Equine, Production Animal and Wildlife).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-ordinating the optimum functioning of the Large Animal Section;
• Rendering outstanding client service;
• Performing veterinary nursing duties;
• Ensuring efficient clinic management (record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Playing a leading role in the roll-out of the new patient management information system and related information technology matters;
• Supervising support staff, evaluating staff performance and arranging continued training and education;
• Ensuring open communication within the section and between the sections and the Hospital Manager;
• Managing expenditure control and submit inputs towards the capital equipment budget;
• Assisting with cost estimates for procedures;
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Taking responsibility for and overseeing maintenance of all veterinary and general equipment used in the service area;
• Reporting all facilities-related damages and shortcomings and check that maintenance is done satisfactory;
• Ensuring that clinic hygiene and biosecurity is of the highest standard;
• Assisting with continuous informal training of students and student nurses;
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH; and
• Performing shift duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or Degree in Vet Nursing;
• Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• Four years’ experience in veterinary nursing.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of large animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of large animals;
• 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; and
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Previous and/or current experience of one year or more in a high-pressure emergency clinic environment where patients are triaged and multiple emergency procedures take place simultaneously, will be an advantage.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

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.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and current SAVC registration; and
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2024

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Granny Maseko, granny.maseko@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries and contact Sr L Neethling, (012) 529 8174 for enquiries relating to post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2025, 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.