Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (position 1) – University of Botswana

DUTIES: The successful candidates will teach undergraduates and graduate students, conduct research and provide clinical care in affiliated hospitals. Consideration for appointment will take into account relevant qualifications, teaching, clinical and research experience.

Requirement: A Lecturer must have: i) have a Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) or MD and formal qualification as specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ii) show evidence of engagement in research iii) University Teaching Experience will be considered an added advantage

A Senior lecturer must: have a Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) or MD and formal qualification as specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ii) have at least 6 publications, 4 of which must be in peer reviewed journals, iii) be first and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters, iv) have at least 3 years of university teaching experience or equivalent. Evidence of engagement in clinical service. For candidates to be considered for appointment they must undergo and pass a registration examination with the Botswana Health Professions Council.

Candidates with up to 5 years post-specialization experience will have to sit for a general medicine written (MCQs) and oral exam in addition to an oral specialist examination. Candidates with more than 5 years post-specialization experience will have to sit for an oral specialist examination only.

Remuneration: The University 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 are to address the stated qualification and provide other relevant 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, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and THREE (3) reference letters and send complete documentation to The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to [email protected] Applicants should inform their referees to: Quote the vacancy number and position applied for.

Hand delivered applications should be delivered to; Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road,UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4003, Gaborone

NB: Candidates who had applied before for this position need not re-apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 31st January 2018