VETERINARY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN M000440
Listing reference: nwu_000036
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Veterinary Science, Animal Health and Welfare
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: M000440
VACANCY: VETERINARY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: 10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Work in Animal Health Laboratory.
Job description
· Analysis of samples, microbiology, parasitology, haematology, pathology for PT and customers.
· Management of Veterinary Laboratory and report writing.
· Participation in laboratory accreditation process with deadlines.
· Assist staff and students (undergraduates and postgraduates) in veterinary laboratory with practical.
· Participate short courses.
· Administration.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
· B-Tech/ BSc in Veterinary Laboratory Technology is essential.
· MSc or equivalent in Veterinary Microbiology/Microbiology is desirable.
Experience/s
· 5 years’ experience in Veterinary microbiology, parasitology, haematology is essential.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Accreditations in Veterinary Technologist Association is essential.
· Registration with SAVC is essential.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound Knowledge and proof of veterinary laboratory microbiology, parasitology, haematology.
· Experience in the Management of Veterinary Laboratory.
· Proof of Participation in laboratory accreditation processes.
· Proof of working with students in the laboratory.
· Proof of Basic knowledge of molecular microbiology.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to work with other staff and students
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Mulunda Mwanza 0183892700
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuthi 0183892457
CLOSING DATE: 09 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
