VACANCY FOR RADIOLOGIST – SOUTH AFRICA
Contact Person: Prof Robert Kirberger, Head: Diagnostic Imaging Section, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort 0110, Republic of South Africa, E-mail: Robert.kirberger@up.ac.za, Tel: +27 12 529 8270, Fax: +27 12 529 8307.
Date Posted: June 1, 2009
Description: The Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital of the University of Pretoria will have a vacancy for a radiologist as from November 2009.
Requirements include a veterinary degree registrable with the South African Veterinary Council and Board certification or board eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. This is a full time appointment and salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The hospital case load is diverse and equipment has been upgraded in 2007/8. This includes a Siemens dual slice CT machine (including sliding gantry for horses), a MIE scintigraphy suite and a FUJI CR and PACS system. There are separate ultrasound machines (Siemens and Aloka) in the large and small animal sections and X-ray equipment is of a high standard with new equine equipment just installed. Small animal MRI is currently performed off-site. The modern spacious hospital is located on a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Pretoria.
Staff includes 3 technicians and 3 technical assistants, 1 academic radiographer and 4 radiology positions of which one will be vacant, two are filled by board certified radiologists and the last one is filled by a current 2nd year resident. We currently have one additional third year resident. The residency program is approved by the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
Duties include clinical exotic, small and large animal imaging service, instruction and supervision of veterinary students during their clinical rotation and resident training. You are required to carry your share of under- and postgraduate lectures. Research involvement is welcomed. Minimal after hours work with duties shared amongst 5 staff members. Leave is generous as are other benefits.
Come and experience and enjoy Africa for a few years or forever! We look forward to hearing from you.
For details of the above position and information on how to apply, visit the University’s website http://www.up.ac.za/personnel/employment/jobform.html.
Closing date: 31 July 2009.
Or contact:
Prof Robert Kirberger
Head: Diagnostic Imaging Section
Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies
Faculty of Veterinary Science
University of Pretoria
Private Bag X04
Onderstepoort 0110
Republic of South Africa
E-mail: Robert.kirberger@up.ac.za
Tel: +27 12 529 8270
Fax: +27 12 529 8307