Duties: Successful candidates will be expected to: (i) Apply medical knowledge and skills to evaluate symptoms/signs and do the necessary investigations for proper diagnosis and management. (ii) Direct and coordinate activities for laboratory and pharmacy services. (iii) Perform administrative activities such as issuing sick offs, medical and police reports when required to do so. (iv) Assist the director in budget planning and administration (v) Develop and implement policies and medical programs for quality service delivery (vi) Collaborate with Faculties, Departments and other student services in the University to enhance health services (vii) Collaborate with ministry of Health and other external stakeholders to enhance effectiveness of the department. (viii) Prepare reports for government and management on services provided. (ix) Conduct in service training for junior staff. (x) Advise patients and general community on disease prevention through various health education and promotion activities. (xi) and attend to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements: Candidates should have:(i) Medical degree e.g. MD, MB ChB, MBBS.(ii) Training and experience in HIV/AIDS management (iii) Masters’ degree will be an added advantage (iv) At least four years’ experience, post internship working in a District and or National Referral Hospital, two (2) years of the four (4) should be at a managerial level.(v) Ability to work effectively with students, staff and family members
Qualities: Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication. Ability to work effectively with students, staff and family members, Ability to work independently to manage multiple priorities, Computer literacy
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Applicants should attach to the application letter, up-to-date CV, certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for including names and contact details of three referees. Complete documentation should be addressed to: The Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support), University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone 3554147/3552040/3555731. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 108/205. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and Position applied for and (ii) Submit their references in sealed envelopes directly to the above address, before the closing date.
Applications with incomplete information and/or submitted after the closing date will not be acknowledged.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 17th January 2020