FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
VACANCY NO: IRC 3569
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Senior Lecturer in Anatomical Pathology in the Department of Pathology.
The Senior Lecturer in Anatomical Pathology is responsible for advancing the Pathology discipline, make significant contribution to research and/ or scholarship and teaching, as well as administrative activities of the University enhanced by their professional skills, creativity and experience as gained from relevant area of practice. This incumbent will also provide significant leadership in scholarly research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession, discipline, or community.
Duties: the successful applicant will be expected to (i) Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental, sectional and unit-level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures; (ii) Teach undergraduate and graduate medical students Anatomical Pathology and related courses; (iii) Provide laboratory training to Master of Medicine Anatomical Pathology residents or other Master of Medicine residents; (iv) Participate in community engagement; (v) Take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate students’ research projects; (vi) Provide good disciplinary knowledge and ensure that use a range of learning practices; (vii) Provide good teaching practice and supervision of research projects at undergraduate and post-graduate levels of study or sound clinical/ professional practice; (viii) Provide a sound teaching philosophy with explanations of ways students learn and show how teaching facilitates this learning; (ix) Provide a sound teaching philosophy with explanations of ways students learn and show how teaching facilitates this learning; (x) Demonstrate coherence between philosophy and practice; (xi) Review programmes/courses to ensure they are relevant to and up to date with local, international, global and disciplinary contexts, as well as engagement with students, stakeholders and peers; (xii) Lead original research projects and/ or creative professional work, addressing key questions in the discipline; (xiii) Secure external funding to support research and elevate the university's reputation; (xiv) Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering innovation and problem-solving; (xv) Supervise or co-supervise research projects, post-doctoral or clinical research fellows where appropriate; (xvi) Examine, moderate or assess undergraduate and/or postgraduate students; (xvii) Serve in a national body (expert panels) in line with area of expertise; (xviii) Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks as well as comply with relevant regulations and legislations and (xix) Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School or Departmental Chairperson.
Requirements: the successful applicant should have: (i) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, MBChB, MD) or equivalent qualification (ii) a Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent from a recognised institution as a specialist in Anatomical Pathology; (iii) Registered with a Valid Practising Licence (or registrable) with the Botswana Health Professions Council with evidence of professional specialisation in Anatomical Pathology; (iv) a PhD in any of the above discipline will be an added advantage; (v) At least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a University or comparable institution or minimum one (1) year of sustained mentorship/practice related training which would be considered as an alternative; (vi) Minimum of 6 pieces of research products published by recognised publishers (Articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference), 3 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals indexed in internationally recognised indexing databases; (vii) Sustained professional research output; a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years or 2 new creative professional works (CPW) in the last 6 years; (viii) be lead and /or last author in at least 2 of the refereed journal publications; (ix) Publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (x) 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.; (xi) Recognised as being of at least national research or effective clinical professional standing; (xii) Successful supervision/co-supervision of research projects/post-doctoral/clinical research fellow supervision; (xiii) Evidence of social engagement and governance.
Added advantages: (i) Sustained research activity, ongoing funded research activity; (ii) Strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University; (iii) Good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to apply: applicants should address the stated qualifications 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;
The application material should be addressed to: The Faculty Manager, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; Tel: (+267) 355-4189/4042 or Email: fmhsvacancies@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.
Hand-delivered applications should be sent to: Mrs. L. Molomo, School of Medicine, SKMTH Fourth Floor, Office No: G5035
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 16 November 2026