FACULTY OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (3 year contracts)
Duties: the successful candidate will: (i) teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate students; (ii) conduct research and/or creative professional works in his/her areas of expertise and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects; (iii) provide service to the university, profession and community; (iv) provide clinical care in affiliated hospitals; and (v) carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.
SENIOR LECTURER
Requirements: (i) at least a Masters of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent; (ii) a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MBChB MD degree) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; (iii) a specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a minimum of 3 years of post-specialisation experience in professional practice in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; (iv) the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; (v) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; or 1 year of sustained mentorship/practice related training which would be considered as an alternative; (vi) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication and experience in supervising students’ research projects; (vii) evidence of governance and social engagement; (viii) minimum of 6 pieces of research products published by recognised publishers, 3 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals indexed in internationally recognised indexing databases; (ix) be lead and /or last author in at least 2 of the refereed journal publications; (x) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (xi) some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed in texts in other institutions etc.; (xii) recognised as being of at least national research or effective clinical professional standing; (xiii) sustained professional research output; a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (xiv) 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 journals, non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.
LECTURER
Requirements: (i) at least a Masters of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent with specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; (ii) a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MD, MBChB) from a recognised institution. (iii) the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; (iv) evidence The following will be added advantages: (i) evidence of governance and social engagement, (ii) experience of teaching at a University or comparable institution, (iii) engagement in research and clinical service work.
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 journals, non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.
Remuneration: the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw.
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; Telephone: (267) 355 2882/4738 Fax (267) 310 5979; 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:
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 Dates:
Senior Lecturer: 27 March 2024
Lecturer: Open until filled