FACULTY OF MEDICINE - DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
VACANCY NO: FM/DP 01/2023 - LECTURER IN HEMATOPATHOLOGY/CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY/ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY (3-year contract)
Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) teach both undergraduate and graduate courses; (ii) conduct research in his/her areas of expertise; (iii) provide service to the university, profession and community; (iv) provide diagnostic support in affiliated hospital laboratories; (v) carry out any other duties assigned by the head of the department.
Requirements: the applicant should have: (i) a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB, MD) or equivalent qualification (ii) a Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent from a recognised institution in Hematopathology, Chemical Pathology or Anatomical Pathology; (iii) the qualification must be registered or registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council as a specialist in Hematopathology/Chemical Pathology or Anatomical Pathology; (iv) evidence of engagement in research including presenting scholarly work at seminars and conferences locally as well as internationally; participation in research teams and collaborative programs; participation in reference committees and participation in peer review of manuscripts;
Added advantages: (i) experience of teaching at a University or comparable institution; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement.
Attributes and skills required: (i) excellent communication and organisational skills; (ii) strong academic leadership skills; (iii) good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of the publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorised into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.
How to apply: applicants should address the stated qualification and provide any other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, skype and email address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees; and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email: tshoganetsom@UB.AC.BW. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), 3rd Floor, Office F4003 or F4004.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: Open until filled