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LECTURER – INTERNAL MEDICINE (2 YEAR CONTRACT)

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

LECTURER – INTERNAL MEDICINE (2 YEAR CONTRACT)

VACANCY NO:  FM/IM 3/2020

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate medical students and graduate students in the Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (MMed), (ii) conduct research.

REQUIREMENTS:  (i) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or MD degree or equivalent; (ii) a formal degree qualification as a specialist in Internal Medicine; (iii) the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; (iv) evidence of professional specialization in Internal Medicine and evidence of active license to practice (where appropriate). The following will be added advantages; (i) evidence of governance and social engagement; (ii) experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution and (iii) evidence of sub-specialization in internal medicine.

Attributes and skills required: (i) Excellent communication and organizational skills (ii) Strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University (iii) Good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the university determine their suitability for the position.  They should provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and THREE (3) reference letters.  Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the position applied for (ii) submit their references directly to the address below:

The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to nkangana@ub.ac.bw 

Hand delivered applications should be sent to Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4004

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In pursuit of academic excellence