State Veterinarian

Overview

Wildlife disease surveillance, monitoring, control and delivery of a clinical and diagnostic services. Plan, direct, supervise and co-ordinate wildlife disease surveillance, monitoring and control.

Requirements

• Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc / BVMCh) Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a Veterinarian Job related work experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a State Veterinarian or Compulsory Community Service veterinarian in a regulatory state veterinary area in South Africa
• Job related knowledge: Applications for the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No
• 35 of 1984)
• Practical working knowledge and experience in application of Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No
• 40 of 2000)
• Knowledge and practical experience of laboratory international standards ISO -IEC 17025
• Knowledge and practical experience of import and export facilitation
• Job related skills: Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written
• Administration and organisational skills
• Ability to function efficiently under various types of pressure with professionalism and integrity
• Complex problem -solving skills
• Ability to think logically and adapt to change
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and work in a team
• Ability to work extended working hours
• Valid weapons’ competency certificate for handguns, shotguns and rifles
• Relevant firearm license
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Wildlife disease surveillance, monitoring, control and delivery of a clinical and diagnostic services
• Plan, direct, supervise and co-ordinate wildlife disease surveillance, monitoring and control
• Performing necropsies of various species, managing sample processing and disease diagnostic services in the laboratory
• Provide a health plan for ECI dogs as well as clinical and emergency services for working dogs (ECI, SAPS, SANDF)
• Plan, supervise wildlife disease epidemiological investigations and expand int o applied disease research
• Collaboration on scientific papers with regards to various controlled diseases or novel wildlife emerging diseases
• Perform procedures and functions relevant to Veterinary Public Health activities
• Plan, provide and coordinate a wildlife veterinary public health service
• Field inspections during culling operations and carcass inspections at abattoir
• Sanitary and quality control of final products and abattoir compliance
• Inspections assist with activities pertaining to plant coll ection missions
• Disease risk assessment, extension and information services
• Provide information services to the conservation agencies and wildlife industry and participate on Departmental Advisory Groups
• Stray buffalo/livestock control and communication to relevant stakeholders
• Lectures to HR’s, visiting students, on controlled diseases, conservation and financial impacts
• Contribute to risk analysis services with emphasis on wildlife translocations and wildlife associated diseases
• Advise Provincial V eterinary Directors, State Veterinarians, Private Veterinarians and Farmers on buffalo diseases testing and movement
• Assess the needs and status of Gene bank facilities and equipment
• Develop policies, norms, standards and legislation for the prevention and control of animal disease
• Assist in the process of developing, formulating, modifying and analysing policies, norms, standards and legislation for managing wildlife disease risks and disease control (including fences)
• Section 20 assistance and evaluat ion of projects
• Assistance with wildlife related litigation involving the Department
• Office and personnel administration
• Compile monthly reports and update all relevant registers
• Budgeting, procurement and financial planning (follow -up & control) and t raining
• Attendance of relevant meetings/ workshops/ seminars

How to apply

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