FACULTY OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
VACANCY NO: IRC 2727
The VitD-UFs 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû at the 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû is looking for an experienced Research Assistant with keen interest in women’s health research to join our team.
Investigation of the Vitamin D deficiency among Women with Uterine Fibroids in Botswana (VitD-UFs)
¶Ù³Ü³Ù¾±±ð²õ:ÌýÌýthe successful candidate is expected to:Ìý(i)Ìýcarry out participant recruitment and follow up;Ìý(ii)Ìýcarry out data collection and support data managementÌý(¾±¾±¾±)Ìýperform blood draws and transport them to the lab and, for analysisÌý(¾±±¹)Ìýoffer administrative support to research coordinator; andÌý(±¹)Ìýassist with other duties as assigned.
¸é±ð±ç³Ü¾±°ù±ð³¾±ð²Ô³Ù²õ:ÌýApplicant should have:Ìý(i)ÌýDegree in Biomedical Sciences field;Ìý(ii)ÌýCertification in phlebotomy/blood draws (optional if degree is in a clinical health profession); andÌý(¾±¾±¾±)Ìýa minimum of 1 year post qualification experience.
Added advantage:ÌýFormal training in research and experience conducting research related to health services
¸é±ð³¾³Ü²Ô±ð°ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe Research 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû offers renumeration package is in accordance with the 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû regulations.
How to apply:Ìýapplicants 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:ÌýSecretary, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana or email to: matlhagelak@ub.ac.bw Ìý
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i)Ìýquote the vacancy number;Ìý(ii)Ìýposition applied for, and;Ìý(iii)Ìýsubmit the three (3) references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be sent to:ÌýSecretary, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Block 246, Office No: A007/A114
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB:ÌýÌýOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date:ÌýÌý26 September 2025