Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate students; (ii) conduct research; (iii) provide diagnostic support in affiliated hospital laboratories.
Requirements: The candidate must have: (i) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or MD degree; (ii) a formal degree qualification as a specialist in Anatomic Pathology; (iii) the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; (iv) evidence of professional specialization in Anatomic Pathology and evidence of active license to practice where appropriate; (v) minimum of 6 pieces of research products (Articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings) published by recognised publishers, 3 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases; (vi) paper/poster presentation at national and/or international conferences, depending on the discipline; (vii) be lead and /or last author in at least (2 of 3) refereed journal publications; (viii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (ix) 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 (required in at least 1 of these); (x) recognized as being of at least national research or effective clinical professional standing (e.g reviewer for refereed/ accredited national and regional publishers, editorial board member of at least national publisher in a relevant field, invitation as keynote speaker at national and international conferences/symposia (required in at least 1 of these); (xi) active maintenance of a license to practice issued by a the relevant professional licensing authority; (xii) evidence of governance and social engagement; (xiii) sustained professional research output; a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publications every 2 years or 2 new CPW every 6 years or since last promotion shall constitute sustained research output; (xiv) paper/poster/creative professional presentation at national and/or regional conferences. The following will be added advantages: (i) sustained research activity, ongoing internally and externally- funded research activity; (ii) research/clinical effectiveness awards and other forms research recognition; (iii) examiner for undergraduate and /or postgraduate projects nationally.
Attributes and skills required: (1) Excellent communication and organizational skills; (2) Strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University; (3) Good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary 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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and THREE (3) reference letters. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below;
The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to nkangana@ub.ac.bw.
Hand delivered applications should be sent to Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4003
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.