Job Opportunities

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

LABORATORY ASSISTANT (2 YEAR CONTRACT)

VACANCY NO: FHS/SOP1/2021

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to;

1. Organises, cleans and keeps tidy equipment/laboratory/workshop.
2. Ensures that the right equipment and materials are available for the laboratory classes and moves equipment to appropriate position in the Department when necessary.
3. Issues materials, tools, components and equipment to students for practical sessions.
4. Takes incoming deliveries and arrange them in their respective storage places.
5. Under supervision, regularly checks and repairs or fix specified equipment.
6. Any other duty as assigned by the Head of the School or the supervisor.

Requirements: To qualify for appointment, candidates must have at least;

1. Education: COSC with credits in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Diploma or any technical certificate is an added advantage.
2. Skill: Good technical and communication skills.
3. Qualities: Strong sense of neatness and organisation.
4. Experience: working in a Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical or Science laboratory is an added advantage.

How to Apply: Application letter, full and up-to-date CV, certified true copies of certificates, transcripts, and at least three references quoting the Vacancy Number should be addressed to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences Private Bag 00712, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: 3554466. Email: pitsol@ub.ac.bw

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the Vacancy Number and position applied for and (ii) submit their reference letters directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 246/303.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 24 August 2021