RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Department/Faculty

Okavango Research Institute

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO. ORI 1/2018: RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN PUBLIC HEALTH, OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Applications are invited for the following academic position at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI). The Institute is based in Maun in the North Western part of Botswana and specializes in natural resources management, sustainable natural resource use and conservation in the world famous Okavango Delta and the Kgalagadi (Kalahari) region. The Institute has a good library (a branch of the University library in Gaborone) and excellent research laboratories. The Institute attracts significant international funding and is becoming generally acknowledged as a global research leader in natural resources management. Additional information on ORI including its Strategic Plan can be found on www.ori.ub.bw.

Duties: the successful candidate will attend to public health aspects in the Okavango/Ngamiland District. The candidate will investigate and research on patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. The candidate will seek ways of reducing the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy. The candidate will further research on issues such as: Communicable and non- communicable diseases, Infectious diseases, Maternal and child health, chronic diseases, Environmental health, Injuries, Occupational health, Substance abuse and Oral health. Schistosomiasis, malaria, trypanosomiasis, filariasis, cholera, diarrhea diseases, chemical poisoning, malnutrition and injuries were identified as potential health hazards. These are diseases transmitted by intermediate hosts based in water (water-based diseases), diseases transmitted by insect vectors that breed in or near water (water related diseases), diseases contracted by drinking contaminated water (water-borne diseases) and diseases caused by lack of hygiene (water washed diseases). The Okavango Delta also has diseases such as prevalent HIV and AIDS issues which affect the health of people in the region. The candidate should be able to: i) identify and initiate prioritization of public health problems/challenges in the Okavango Delta, ii) provide analysis of impacts and consequences of the identified problems/challenges, iii) final prioritization of the public health problems and iv) provide a causal chain analysis and governance analysis.

Requirements: Research Scholar: Applicants should hold: (i) Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), epidemiology or related health master’s degree with a focus on public health; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health (MPH), epidemiology or related health degree with a focus on public health with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. A relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution, demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

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

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants  should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include  contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  reference letters to: The Institute Administrator, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana or e-mail, recruitment@ori.ub.bw / kitso.moetedi@ori.ub.bw . Tel. 267 6817223; Fax. 267 6861835. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1.  

                                                                                                           

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date:                Open Until Filled