Unit Coordinator: Diagnostic Imaging Section - Ondersterpoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating the optimum functioning of the Diagnostic Imaging Section;
• Rendering outstanding client service;
• Ensuring efficient clinic management (record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures and maintenance contracts etc.);
• Playing a leading role in the information systems and related information technology matters;
• Supervising and managing 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, general and specialised diagnostic imaging equipment used in the service area;
• Reporting all facilities-related damages and shortcomings and check that maintenance is done satisfactory;
• Ensuring radiation safety protocols are up to date and adhere to;
• 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.