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CLINIC COORDINATOR/ LECTURER: PSYCHOLOGY – FIXED TERM CONTRACT (12 MONTHS)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

CLINIC COORDINATOR/ LECTURER – FIXED TERM CONTRACT (12 MONTHS)

VACANCY NO: FSS/ PSY1/2023

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: i) coordinate all clinic activities including : a) Staffing, b) Case management (including records and archives), c) Supervision of interns and practicum students, d) Provide training to interns, e) initiate, promote and participate in outreach activities, f) Ensure that policies and procedures of the clinic are strictly adhered to by students, interns, and staff, g) Provide counselling at the Clinic, h) Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; i)Provide service to the community through the psychology clinic; j)Teach psychology courses; k) conduct research in his/her area of expertise; and l) Participate in any other activities as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Prospective candidates i) must possess a PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from a recognised university or institution with accredited Psychology programs, ii) an undergraduate degree in Psychology from a recognised institution with at least a 2(i) or a GPA of 3.6 and above; iii) must have completed a postgraduate-level internship of at least one year, iv) show evidence of engagement in research; v) must be registered or registerable with the Botswana Health Professions council. The following will be added advantages: experience of running a psychology clinic; teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership.

NB: Under special circumstances, a Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology may be considered.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to apply: Applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone numbers, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, three reference letters. Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 4894.  E-mail:  fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw  

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number (ii) position applied for, and (iii) submit their references directly to the address stated below before the stipulated closing date.  

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 137 at Block 240. 
 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 19 June 2023

 

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