Researcher Veterinarian: Diagnostic Services (Re-Advert) (Onderstepoort) needed at Arc South Africa

Description

• The incumbent will be involved in research activities on various veterinary diseases of economical importance.
• Coordinate, plan and conduct veterinary activities required on research projects involving diseases of veterinary importance.
• Perform clinical duties on animals kept for research purposes.
• Participate in and authorise diagnostic activities including routine laboratory testing, Proficiency Testing Schemes and National Surveillance Programmes.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of research projects, including performing animal care duties, giving input into animal ethics applications, and DALRRD Section 20 applications.
• Compiling detailed reports relating to animal care and comprehensive recommendations for animal care.
• Manage/supervise animal attendants, Para veterinary staff, CCS veterinarian and SAVC authorised personnel as the need arises.
• Render expert clinical and diagnostic advice on research projects.
• Liaise with clients as and when needed including giving expert advice on diagnostic aspects of various veterinary diseases.
• Collaborate with research and diagnostic staff to publish research in appropriate journals (non-peer-reviewed popular articles, semi scientific and peer-reviewed papers (in journals with high impact factor), and presentation at relevant national and/or international scientific conferences.
• Train and transfer knowledge to animal attendants, students, field veterinary officials and farmers.
• Continually update knowledge and develop skills and translate knowledge of advances in the area into research activity.
• Participate in Programme and Institute-related administrative and other duties as requested by the line manager.
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BVSc/BVMCh/BVM (Veterinary degree), with at least one (1) year of practical experience.
• Must be SAVC registered.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to work on a weekend rotational basis to perform veterinary duties for all animals housed at ARC-OVR.
• Experience in laboratory diagnostics, molecular biology or statistics will be an added advantage.
• Publications in a relevant field.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 JULY 2025