Job Opportunities

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – (TWO POSITIONS)

VACANCY NO: FM/SAFER01/2022

SAFER Improvement research project at the University of Botswana is looking for a motivated, result driven Research Assistant with keen interest in joining our team.

DUTIES:  The successful candidate is expected to assist in the implementation of the aspects of the research including, but not limited to education about the study, registration of clients/participants, collecting relevant data, screening participants for the study, making follow ups and ensuring that study is implemented according to the approved protocol. The incumbent will work hand in hand with the Ministry of Health HCAs, and Eye Health Team ensuring coordinated participant workflow from screening to receiving care.  He/ She will assist the Research Coordinator in administration, keeping data files as per set standards and any other tasks deemed necessary.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should hold a (i) Basic Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate and/or certificate in any health-related course (ii) Must have knowledge of computers

Experience and Competencies: The candidate will be required to perform the duties outlined below with the use of clinical research ethics and adherence to study protocol.

• Working as a Research Assistant/HCA or recruiter in health-related research/projects/studies,
• Ability to work as part of the team and pays close attention to details.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments, meeting deadlines.
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Be willing to take on other related duties assigned to achieve the    goals/objectives set by the project.

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 also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three (3) referees, and send complete documentation to:

The HR Manager, Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-4189 / 355-5074 or E-mail:- radipitser@ub.ac.bw.

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to – Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), 4th floor, Office G5038

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: 17 June 2022