FACULTY OF MEDICINE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1-YEAR CONTRACT)
‘EFFICACY OF A NOVEL, CONTEXTUALISED PEDIATRIC RESUSCITATION EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION IN BOTSWANA’ PROJECT
VACANCY NO: IRC 2804
Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) assist with research activities, including data collection, data entry, and preliminary data analysis; (ii) support the preparation of reports, presentations, and academic publications; (iii) assist with administrative tasks related to ongoing research projects; (iv) maintain accurate and organised research records; (v) liaise with research participants and collaborating institutions; and (vi) carry out any other duties as assigned by the project lead or Head of Department.
Requirements: the successful applicant should have: (i) a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or a related discipline; (ii) previous experience in a research setting; (iii) proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Redcap software; (iv) basic understanding of medical terminology; (v) good organisational and communication skills; and (vi) a strong work ethic and demonstrated willingness to learn.
Added advantages: (i) prior experience with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVivo); (ii) previous experience working with human subjects research or clinical data; (iii) familiarity with academic writing and referencing.
Remuneration: The Project 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 in determining their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and email address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, and names, addresses, and contact details of three referees. The application material should be addressed to: Project Principal Investigator, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or email to: sleamsawh@ub.ac.bw.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the post applied for and vacancy number; (ii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.
Hand-delivered applications should be sent to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (Next to UB Stadium), Ground Floor, Office No. F1015/F1004.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: Open until filled