Lecturer: Veterinary/Nursing Elective Practice Programme Coordinator, Dean's Office at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

Programme Administration

• Organises and oversees the Veterinary/Nursing Elective Practice module as a veterinary academic coordinator.
• Monitor and evaluate students placed in veterinary practices, clinics, or community-based learning sites for their extramural training.
• Ensures compliance with Faculty, University, and regulatory requirements of the BVSc and BVN syllabus.

Student Support

• Provide a guidance document for students entering into elective practice areas aligned with the areas indicated in the study guides.
• Provides mentorship and ensures students meet Day 1 competency skills expected of a new veterinary graduate.
• Monitors student progress and evaluates performance reports from extramural practical rotations, and flags concerns for remedial action.

Community & Practice Liaison

• Acts as the link between the university and external veterinary practices.
• Builds partnerships with clinics, farms, and community organisations to maintain a list of practices willing to assist with extramural training.
• Develop a system of internal accreditation and evaluation of practices, including training of practice staff in evaluation practices.
• Undertake random screening of practices, based on budgetary restrictions, to evaluate students active within said practices.

Quality Assurance

• Ensures that the practical experiences students gain are relevant to Day One skills, and if not, applies corrective action.
• Reviews and updates elective practice guidelines to maintain academic standards.
• Collects feedback from students and partner practices to improve the programme. 

Clinical Support

• Undertake a limited number of weeks of clinical activities at the OVAH, preferably in the community clinics, to ensure clinical skills remain relevant for the evaluation of extra-mural activities. 

Academic & Research Engagement

• Network with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments.
• Support curriculum development and improvement.
• Actively participate in faculty research programmes and service-rendering activities.
• Publish research in national and international journals.
• Undertake faculty administrative duties as delegated by the line manager.
• Engage in community outreach activities.
• Pursue academic self-development appropriate to career progression.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with SAVC; and
• Demonstrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR BOTH POSTS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Effective language and communication (written and verbal), negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to obtain further postgraduate qualification in a reasonable time; and
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills.

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, and follow the link: Careers@UP. 

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 16 August 2026