EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA – I

CLINIC COORDINATOR/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Faculty / Department : Human Resources

Job Detail:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

CLINIC COORDINATOR/ LECTURER

VACANCY NO:  FSS/ PSY 3/ 2015
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach Psychology courses; (ii) conduct research in his/ her area of expertise;  (iii) provide service to the community through the Psychology clinic; (iv) coordinate all clinic activities including: (i) staffing; (ii) case management (including records and archives); (iii) supervision of interns and practicum students; (iv) provide training to interns; (v) initiate, promote and participate in outreach activities; (vi) ensure that policies and procedures of the clinic are strictly adhered to by students, interns, and staff; (vii) provide counseling at the Clinic; (viii) collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and (ix) to carry-out any other duties and responsibilities as may be directed by the Head of Department.

Requirements:  The applicants   should have: (i) at least a Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology with supervised internship of at least one year from a recognized University or institution with accredited Psychology programs; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (e.g. Bachelor of Psychology, BA or BSc in Psychology) from a recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass. Preference will be given to a single major in Psychology; (iii) must have conducted empirical research with a thesis as a component of the Master’s Degree; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research and service. (v) The following will be added advantages: a relevant PhD; experience in running a Psychology Clinic; a good record of research and publications in refereed and reputable journals and journal outlets; teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary 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 qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and telefax numbers, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number (ii) position applied for, and (iii) submit their references directly to the address stated below before the stipulated closing date.  Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 4894 Fax (267) 318 5099.  E-mail:  fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 137 at Block 240.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Last Date to Apply : 12.06.2015

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Faculty / Department : Human Resources

Job Detail:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER

VACANCY NO FSS/ PSY 4/ 2015

The Department of Psychology is looking for an innovative psychologists who can assist in developing psychology as an academic and professional discipline in Botswana.

SENIOR LECTURER

Duties:  The successful applicant should be able to; (i) teach psychology courses; (ii) supervise research projects, (iii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iv) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department; (vii) provide service to the Community, University, and Profession. (viii) Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: The applicants   should have; (i) At least a Masters’ Degree in a relevant field of Psychology from a recognized University or institution with accredited psychology programs and must have conducted empirical research with a thesis as a component of the master’s degree; (ii) an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (e.g. Bachelor of Psychology, BA or BSc in Psychology) from a recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass; (iii) at least three (3) years teaching experience at a University or comparable institution with accredited psychology programmes; (iv) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication and experience in supervising students’ research projects; (v) at least 6 publications, 4 of which must be peer reviewed journal articles in the discipline of Psychology; (vi) Lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vii) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

LECTURER

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach any Undergraduate Psychology courses, (ii) supervise students’ research projects, (iii) conduct research in his/her area of expertise, (iv) provide service to the university, profession and community, and (v) carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: The applicants should have; (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in a relevant field of Psychology from a recognized University or institution with accredited Psychology programmes; (ii) an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (e.g. Bachelor of Psychology, BA or BSc in Psychology) from a recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass. Preference will be given to a single major in Psychology; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) The Masters’ Degree must have a strong methodological and statistical component; (iv) must have conducted empirical research with a thesis as a component of the Master’s Degree; (v) supervised internship of at least one year is an added advantage; (vi) A relevant PhD in Psychology, a good record of research and publications in refereed and reputable journals and journal outlets, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary 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 qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and telefax numbers, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number (ii) position applied for, and (iii) submit their references directly to the address stated below before the stipulated closing date.  Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 4894 Fax (267) 318 5099.  E-mail:  fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw. 

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 137 at Block 240.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Last Date to Apply : 12.06.2015

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)

Faculty / Department : Human Resources

Job Detail:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)

VACANCY NO. IRC 559

The Council of the University of Botswana invites applications for the post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration).  Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are citizens of Botswana.

The University of Botswana was established in 1982 as the first university in Botswana and has to date grown to a complement of 2,417 academic and support staff, 15,671 full-time students and 2,505 part-time students.  It is a comprehensive university that includes the Faculties of Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science; a School of Graduate Studies; a Centre for Continuing Education; a Centre for Academic Development; a Directorate of Research and Development; and the Okavango Research Institute.

In addition, the University has an associate college, the Botswana College of Agriculture, and a number of affiliated institutions that include six Colleges of Education and eight Institutes of Health Sciences.

Key purpose of the job

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) provides strategic advice and coordinates the formulation, effective implementation and review of policies, procedures and processes that promote prudent financial management, effective resource mobilization, efficient resource allocation and maintenance, good governance, cordial relations, effective consultative dialogue with donors, stakeholders, Unions and University authorities.

Key performance areas

1.             Formulation and implementation of financial and human resources policies, procedures and processes 

2.             Budgeting and Cost Management

·         Resources mobilization and allocation (human, financial and physical resources)

·         Procurement, maintenance and disposal of institutional assets

3.             Effective management of external relations with -

·         Banks and financial institutions

·         Government Ministries and Departments

·         Donors 

4.         Acquisition, implementation, maintenance and review of information and communication technology systems.

5.         Provision of efficient administrative support services:

·         Security services

·         Domestic services

·         Maintenance services

·         Fleet management and  Transport services

·         Office administration services

6.         Effective people management

·         Allocations of responsibilities

·         Setting of objectives and performance targets

·         Performance Management and Assessment

·         Employee discipline

·         Staff development

7.         Risk management

Competencies

·         Knowledge of financial management and accounting

·         Proficiency in computer and systems applications

·         Leadership, decision-making and problem solving

·         Analytical and critical thinking

·         Planning, organizing, monitoring and evaluation

·         Oral and written communication, and  presentation

·         People management, empathy, managing relations and conflict resolution

·         Negotiating, persuading and influencing

·         Networking and teamwork

Minimum Qualifications 

·         Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification.

·         Membership to a professional body.

Minimum Experience

·         Six (6) years relevant experience at senior management level.  

·         Work experience in a higher education or financial institution will be an added advantage

Commencement Date

The successful candidate should be prepared to assume office on 1^st December 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Duration of the Contract

The initial contract shall be for a term not exceeding five (5) years, which may be renewed by the University Council for another term not exceeding five (5) years.

Salary and Benefits

The remuneration package for the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) includes a competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with the position.  

Applications

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and an up to date Curriculum Vitae.  Candidates should submit evidence of academic qualifications, official copies of transcripts and the names and addresses of three referees (including that of the current employer or immediate supervisor).  Candidates should also submit, together with their applications, a brief and concise statement detailing their achievements and their vision for the University of Botswana.  Applications should quote the vacancy number, and be addressed to:

The Director, Legal Services

University of Botswana

Private Bag 0022

Gaborone

Botswana

Enquiries must be directed to the Office of the Director, Legal Services by fax to No. (267) 397 4951, or telephone (267) 355 2154/355 4799, or email to onthatile.moeti@mopipi.ub.bw (with the subject; enquiry DVCFA).  Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the University of Botswana at the above address (with the subject; REF: Name of the applicant/ DVCFA) before the closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Room 007 - Block 108, University of Botswana Administration building, corner of Notwane and Mobuto road, Gaborone, Botswana.

Last Date to Apply : 30.06.2015