ASSISTANT PROGRAMME DIRECTOR- FACULTY OF MEDICINE

FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

ASSISTANT PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

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The University of Botswana (www.ub.bw) is the largest and most prestigious institution of higher learning in the country. The Faculty of Medicine, the newest faculty of the University, has vacancies of Assistant Programme Directors in the following Departments;

·         Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine ·         Family Medicine ·         Obstetrics and Gynaecology ·         Pathology ·         Radiology ·         Surgery

 Main purpose of the job: To assist the Head of the Department in implementing the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students and of medical interns in teaching hospitals as well as public clinics.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) Provide patient care and teaching in the area of specialty (ii) Assist the Head of Department in academic staff recruitment (iii) Work with the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, hospital (Ministry of Health) clinical staff, Head of Department  and Hospital Superintendent to set priorities in education, recruitment and infrastructure enhancement (iv) Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of academic programmes.

Qualifications:  Applicants should have a minimum of: (i) Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, MD or equivalent) (ii)Specialization in one of the disciplinary areas of the Department   (iii) At least ten years of post-specialization experience (vi) Substantial track record of teaching and supervision of undergraduate and/or post-graduate students(v) Evidence of achievement in teaching, research and clinical engagement.

Experience: Experience in working in a resource-limited setting and in management in an academic institution or hospital department will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

HOW TO APPLY: Signed letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for. Provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail); certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;  names, telephone numbers and professional e-mail addresses of three professional referees; and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4738(267) 355 4738; Fax (267) 397 4538; E-Mail:  SoMRecruitment@mopipi.ub.bw  / tawana.monthe@mopipi.ub.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 the Faculty of Medicine, Block 246, Office No. 303 (3rd Floor), University of Botswana Main Campus.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.