Internal Medicine / en POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW /connect/job-opportunities/postdoctoral-research-fellow <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/633" lang="" about="/user/633" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username" xml:lang="">dintsig</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 03/06/2025 - 16:17</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">GLOBAL POSTDOC IN IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE AND PRIMARY CARE</span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> VACANCY No. UB/NU POSTDOC 2025</span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span>      </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Reports to:</span></strong>             <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Dr. Mosepele Mosepele</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Program:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>                 Implementation Science and Primary Care, </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Location:</span></strong>                <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Gaborone, Botswana</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Duration:</span></strong>                 <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">1 <span>year for the initial appointment (with possibility for renewal for a total of 2 years of postdoctoral fellowship)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>JOB<span> SUMMARY</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be joining <strong>ongoing and planned studies using implementation research to improve primary care in Botswana.</strong>  </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">As a member of the research team the fellow will use their research skills to address a range of<span> implementation </span>research questions relevant for improving primary care in Botswana focusing on non-communicable diseases, aging, and other relevant challenges in improving the health of the population in Botswana Activities will include qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and dissemination (e.g., writing papers and developing academic and community presentations)  for research on access and delivery of primary care-based care and other interventions to improve population health and inform policy and planning. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">The Postdoctoral Research Fellow should bring strong qualitative analytical skills (and ability to work with a team of biostatisticians and other experts in behavioral science, clinical medicine and primary care) with experience in health-related research and ideally implementation and primary care research. Other preferred skills include knowledge of health systems strengthening and research, mixed methods, and experience in the field of primary care and chronic diseases research. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Benefits for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow include working in a strong and supportive multidisciplinary, multi-country team<span>, in person and virtual mentoring from Dr Mosepele, Dr Hirschhorn, and other research leaders. The fellow will have an opportunity for career growth and development to become an independent researcher, </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Benefits will include support for relocation as needed, medical insurance, as well as travel to one international conference to present on research emerging from the position</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>KEY <span>RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Support development of existing and new study protocols and study tools;</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Lead development of publications and support other co-authors in dissemination <span>work;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Work as part of the research team to meet the objectives and deliver the research outputs of the research, including data collection, data extraction, analysis and reporting writing;</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Supervising<span> and providing capacity building for </span>junior researchers and research<span> assistants;</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Support grant writing including proposing new projects</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <strong>Qualifications: </strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Doctorate (PhD and/or MD) in implementation science, global health, public health, health systems, health economics, psychology, social work, counselling or other discipline with focus on mixed methods research </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Strong skills and experience in quantitative analysis, qualitative data analysis, and/or dissemination & implementation research </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Preferred: Prior experience conducting global implementation research </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Previous scientific publications in relevant research demonstrating strong writing skills </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation research in primary care</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Interest in mentoring and capacity building </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">â–ª Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Appointment: </span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">This is a one-year full-time research post-doctoral fellowship opportunity at 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû. There is a potential for a second year, contingent upon performance and funding. Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed until the position is filled.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">How to apply: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Applicants should address the stated qualification and provide any other<strong> </strong>information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They<strong> </strong>should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs<strong> </strong>(including telephone and transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names,<strong> </strong>addresses and contact details of <strong>three</strong> referees. Applicants should email their application to <a href="mailto:mosepelegrants@ub.ac.bw">mosepelegrants@ub.ac.bw</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">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 (if applicable). <a href="mailto:mosepelegrants@ub.ac.bw">mosepelegrants@ub.ac.bw</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Closing Date:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> open until filled</span></span></p></div> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:17:47 +0000 dintsig 5251 at LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, WITH SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING (3-YEAR CONTRACT) /connect/job-opportunities/lecturersenior-lecturer-internal-medicine-subspecialty-training-3-year-contract <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, WITH SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING (3-YEAR CONTRACT)</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/1558" lang="" about="/user/1558" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username" xml:lang="">ramahobok</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Fri, 30/06/2023 - 10:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Mon, 24 Jul. 2023</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span><span>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span><span><span>LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, WITH SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING (3</span></span></span></strong><strong><span><span>-YEAR CONTRACT<span>)</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><strong><span>VACANCY NO: FM/DIM02/2023</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span>Duties:</span></strong> <span><span><span>t</span></span></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>he successful applicant will: <strong>(i)</strong> </span></span></span><span>teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students; </span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>(ii)</span></span></span></strong> <span>conduct research and/or creative professional works in his/her areas of expertise and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects;</span><span><span><span> <strong>(iii)</strong> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA">engage with</span><span> the university, profession and community;</span><span><span><span> <strong>(iv)</strong> </span></span></span><span>provide clinical care in affiliated hospitals; and </span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>(v)</span></span></span></strong> <span>carry out any other duties assigned by the head of the department.</span> </span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Requirements:</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Senior Lecturer: </span></span></strong><span><span>the successful applicant should have: </span></span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>(i) </span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>at least a Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent PLUS evidence of subspecialty, preferably  Hematology, Gastro-Enterology or Rhumatology;<strong> </strong></span></span></span><strong><span><span><span>(ii)</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD or equivalent qualification) from a recognised institution;</span></span></span><span><span><span> <strong>(iii) </strong></span></span></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span><span>the qualification must be registered with or registrable by the Botswana Health Professions Council</span></span></span></span><strong> </strong><span><span><span>with a specialist status</span></span></span><span><span><span>;</span></span></span><strong><span><span>  (iv)</span></span></strong><span><span> at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; or 1 year of sustained mentorship/practice related training which would be considered as an alternative; <strong>(v)</strong> </span></span><span><span>an excellent cumulative and sustained<strong> </strong>record of research and publication and experience in supervising students’ research projects;<strong> (vi)</strong> at least 6 pieces of research products, 3<strong> </strong>of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals indexed in internationally recognised indexing databases; <strong>(vii)</strong> sustained research output e.g. a minimum of 1 peer-reviewed publication per year or new clinical excellence output every 2 years in 6 years or since last appointment; <strong>(viii) </strong>sustained research activity (ongoing internally and externally funded research projects); <strong>(ix) </strong>be first and/or last author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; <strong>(x) </strong>publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; <strong>(xi) </strong></span></span><span><span>some research impact, including but not limited to citations (excluding self-citations), the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, clinical effectiveness, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions, etc.</span></span><span><span> <strong>(xii) </strong></span></span><span><span>recognised as being of at least national research or effective clinical professional standing; <strong>(xiii) </strong> </span></span><span><span>evidence of governance, professional and community engagement.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Lecturer:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span><span> <strong>(i)</strong> at least a Masters of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent in Internal Medicine PLUS evidence of Internal Medicine subspecialty, preferably Hematology, Gastro-Enterology or Rhumatology; <strong>(ii)</strong> a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD or equivalent qualification) from a recognised institution; <strong>(iii) </strong>the qualification must be registered with or registrable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; </span></span></span></span><strong><span><span>(iv) </span></span></strong><span><span>show </span></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span><span>evidence of engagement in research, including published journal articles, presenting scholarly work at seminars and conferences locally as well as internationally, participation in research teams and collaborative programmes, participation in reference committees.                                                                                                 </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span><span>Added advantages:</span></span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span><span> <strong>(i)</strong> teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (<strong>ii)</strong> evidence of governance and social engagement.  </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>T</span></span><span><span>he curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of the publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any.  Publications should be categorised into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Remuneration:</span></span></strong><span><span> the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.  For more information on the University, please visit our website; </span></span><strong><span><span><a href="http://www.ub.bw"><span><span>www.ub.bw</span></span></a></span></span></strong><strong><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span><span>How to apply:</span></span></strong><span><span> applicants 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, and three reference letters. The application material should be addressed to:  <strong>The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email </strong></span></span><strong><span><span><span>tshoganetsom@ub.ac.bw</span></span></span></strong><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span><span>Applicants should inform their referees to:</span></span></strong><span><span>  <strong>(i)</strong> quote the vacancy number <strong>(ii)</strong> position applied for, and; <strong>(ii)</strong> submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Hand delivered applications should be sent to:<strong> Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (Next to UB Stadium), Third Floor, Office No. F4003/F4002.</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span><span>NB:  </span></span></strong><span><span>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Closing Date:  </span></span></strong><span><span>24 July </span></span><span><span>2023</span></span></span></p></div> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:42:42 +0000 ramahobok 4459 at RESEARCH MEDICAL OFFICER - INTERNAL MEDICINE /connect/job-opportunities/research-medical-officer-internal-medicine <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">RESEARCH MEDICAL OFFICER - INTERNAL MEDICINE</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/2371" lang="" about="/user/2371" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username" xml:lang="">mfetane</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 25/08/2022 - 15:32</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Fri, 2 Sep. 2022</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3><span><strong><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE - </span></strong></span><span><strong><span>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</span></strong></span></h3> <h4><span><strong><span>VACANCY NO: FM/DIM  03/2022 - </span></strong></span><strong><span>RESEARCH MEDICAL OFFICER</span></strong></h4> <p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">We are a dynamic team of researchers based at the 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, the Botswana Harvard AIDS Partnership and the Ministry of Health primarily focused on improving health outcomes for people living in Botswana and the Region. </span></p> <p><span>We seek hardworking, conscientious professionals with attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, work ethic and a keen interest in research to join our team in the following positions:</span></p> <p><span><strong><span>Key Performance Areas </span></strong></span></p> <p><span><a><span>The successful appointee will be required to perform tasks necessary for the safe and complete delivery of the procedures outlined in study protocols to the highest standard. </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span>Amongst other responsibilities, they will be required to:</span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>Contribute to the day-to-day management of all active trials, ensuring compliance with international standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with the Management Team</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Assist in the preparation of study materials</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Assist in all clinical aspects of active studies ensuring that they are carried out within the Hospital’s and Sponsor’s policies, research governance, Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority, and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and any other applicable laws and regulations</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Play an active role in the study team to ensure that;</span></span></span></span></span></span> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>The clinical team adheres to the set standard operating procedures in the conduct of clinical trials and that all staff are full trained in the SOPs pertaining to their daily work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>The data collection process is enhanced for quality with quality control measures in place.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>The recruitment/ accrual targets are being met.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Proper source documentation procedures are followed timeously.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Liaise with data team to ensure there is updated data analysis plan</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Lead in the drafting and or amendment of study protocol in consultation with the study Principal Investigator.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Initiate writing, refining and submission of manuscripts to relevant journals in liaison with the study Principal Investigator.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Prepare relevant training materials, as well as conduct trainings to facilitate study protocol implementation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><a><span>Contribute to the resolution of any ensuing data queries in a timely manner</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Make presentations on behalf of study team at local and international fora </span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span>Supervise nursing and clinical study teams and ensure that they are trained in SOPs pertaining to their daily work </span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>Oversee all clinical procedures including dispensing of study drugs to study participants, collection of laboratory samples, and other protocol-related procedures </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Any other duties as requested by the Chief Investigator.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><a><strong><span>Qualifications and experience</span></strong></a></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>Medical degree e.g. MD, MB ChB, MBBS.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>At least three(3) years working experience post qualification </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Training and experience in HIV/AIDS management </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Post graduate training in research will be an added advantage </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Must be knowledgeable on HIV/AIDS prevention and care</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Must be registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council( BHPC)</span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span> </span></span><span><a><strong><span>Competencies </span></strong></a></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> <span><span><span><span>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision </span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>Excellent time management</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Strong presentation skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Computer literate</span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span> </span></span><span><span>Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned positions should apply and attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1) reference should be current. Applications that do not meet the required provisions will not be considered.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Applications should be emailed to: <a href="mailto:makobod@ub.ac.bw">makobod@ub.ac.bw</a>  or hand deliver them at 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû Block 244C office 43.</span></span></p> <p><span><strong><em><span>Note: </span></em></strong><em><span>Applicants are informed that shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews through either email, personal calls, or both.</span></em></span></p> <p><span><span>Closing date: 2nd September 2022</span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p></div> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:32:47 +0000 mfetane 4094 at ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN CARDIOLOGY - INTERNAL MEDICINE /connect/job-opportunities/associate-professor-cardiology-internal-medicine <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN CARDIOLOGY - INTERNAL MEDICINE</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/2371" lang="" about="/user/2371" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username" xml:lang="">mfetane</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 15/08/2022 - 15:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Fri, 26 Aug. 2022</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3><span><strong><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE - </span></strong></span><span><strong><span>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</span></strong></span></h3> <h4><span><strong><span>VACANCY NO: FM/DIM 02/2022 -<span>  ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN CARDIOLOGY</span></span></strong></span></h4> <p><strong><span>Duties:</span></strong> <span><span><span>t</span></span></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>he successful candidate will: <strong>(i)</strong> </span></span></span><span>teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate students; </span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>(ii)</span></span></span></strong> <span>conduct research and/or creative professional works in his/her areas of expertise and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects;</span><span><span><span> <strong>(iii)</strong> </span></span></span><span>provide service to the university, profession and community</span><span><span><span> <strong>(iv)</strong> </span></span></span><span>provide clinical care in affiliated hospitals and; </span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span><span>(v)</span></span></span></strong> <span>carry out any other duties as assigned by the head of department.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Requirements:</span></strong> <strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>(i) </span></span></strong><span><span>Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or other recognised medical qualification (MD); <strong>(ii) </strong></span></span><span><span>a specialist qualification in Cardiology Sub-Specialty; <strong>(iii) </strong>the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; <strong>(iv)</strong> </span></span><span>evidence of governance and social engagement; <strong>(v)</strong> at least <strong>6 years</strong> of relevant teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; <strong>(vi)</strong> an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication and experience in supervising students’ research projects; </span><strong><span>(vii)</span></strong><span> minimum of <strong>12</strong> pieces of research products (articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings) published by recognised publishers, <strong>6</strong> of the <strong>12</strong> publications must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases; <strong>(viii)</strong> paper/poster presentation at national and/or international conferences, depending on the discipline; <strong>(ix)</strong> be lead and/or last author in at least two-thirds (<strong>4</strong> of the <strong>6</strong>) of the refereed journal publications; <strong>(x)</strong> publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; <strong>(xi)</strong> some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed in texts in other institutions, etc (required in at least 2 of these); <strong>(xii)</strong> recognised as being of at least national research or effective clinical professional standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers, editorial board member of at least national publisher in a relevant field, invitation as keynote speaker at national and international conferences/symposia (required in at least 2 of these); <strong>(xiii)</strong> research collaboration with other institutions or organisations; <strong>(xiv)</strong> active maintenance of a licence to practice issued by the relevant professional licensing authority; successful supervision of 2 Masters students or co-supervision of 4 Masters students or supervision of 1 PhD student or co-supervision of 2 PhD students/post-doctoral/clinical research fellow supervision; <strong>(xv)</strong> external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally; <strong>(xvi)</strong> sustained professional research output; a minimum of 1.5 peer reviewed publications (e.g. journal article, book chapter, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) per year<strong> </strong>or new Creative Professional Work every 2 years in 6 years or since last promotion shall constitute sustained research output; <strong>(xvii)</strong> the curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of the publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorised into books, monographs, refereed journals, non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.</span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Attributes and skills required: (i) </span></span></strong><span><span>excellent communication and organisational skills; <strong>(ii)</strong> strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University; <strong>(iii)</strong> good management, human relations and sound analytical and coordinating skills. </span></span><strong><span><span>The following will be added advantages</span></span></strong><span><span>: <strong>(i)</strong> sustained research activity; on-going internally and externally-funded research activity; <strong>(ii)</strong> research/clinical effectiveness awards and other forms of research recognition; <strong>(iii)</strong> supervisor of undergraduate and/or postgraduate scholarly projects. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span>Remuneration:</span></strong><span> the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.  For more information on the University, please visit our website; </span><span><a href="http://www.ub.bw/">www.ub.bw</a></span> </span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>How to apply:</span></span></strong><span><span> applicants should address the stated qualification 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 e-mail address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees and address these to: <strong>The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email </strong></span></span><span><span><span>tshoganetsom@UB.AC.BW</span></span></span><strong><span><span>. </span></span></strong><span><span>Applicants should inform their referees to:  <strong>(i)</strong> quote the vacancy number; <strong>(ii)</strong> position applied for, and; <strong>(iii)</strong> submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Hand delivered applications should be sent to<strong> </strong>the<strong> Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), 3rd Floor, Office F4003 or F4004</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>NB:  </span></span></strong><span><span>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>Closing Date: 26 August 2022</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span> </span></span></strong></span></p></div> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:46:53 +0000 mfetane 4026 at STUDY NURSE (InterCARE PROJECT) /connect/job-opportunities/study-nurse-intercare-project <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">STUDY NURSE (InterCARE PROJECT)</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/1558" lang="" about="/user/1558" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username" xml:lang="">ramahobok</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 29/07/2021 - 16:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Wed, 4 Aug. 2021</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span><strong><span><span><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE</span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span><span>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (1 POSITION)</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>STUDY </span></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA">NURSE (InterCARE PROJECT)</span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA">VACANCY NO: FM/EM1/2021</span></strong></span></span></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Duties:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span> the successful candidate will; <strong>(i)</strong> Work with Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) HIV and NCD program as a liaison for the Integration of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases in Existing HIV Care (InterCARE) project <strong>(ii)</strong> Carry out InterCARE specific roles including but not limited to: training and mentoring healthcare professionals, communities and other stakeholders in the introduction of InterCARE project interventions on integration of HIV, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases care and management; <strong>(iii)</strong> carry out any other duties as assigned by the head of the department.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Minimum Requirements:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span> <strong>(i)</strong> Degree/Diploma in Nursing with experience in clinical research conduct. <strong>(ii)</strong> Must be knowledgeable on HIV/AIDS prevention and care <strong>(iii)</strong> Must be knowledgeable on NCD’s <strong>(iv)</strong> Must be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>The following will be added advantages: <strong>(i)</strong> Background in research work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Attributes and skills required</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>; <strong>(i)</strong> excellent communication and organizational skills; <strong>(ii)</strong> strong leadership skills <strong>(iii)</strong> good management, human relations and sound analytical and coordinating skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Remuneration: </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualification.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>How to apply:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span> applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the university determine their suitability for the position.  They should provide current CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and three (2) reference letters.  Applicants should inform their referees to:  (i) Quote the position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>The Human Resources Manager, </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to </span></span><span><a href="mailto:masonom@ub.ac.bw">masonom@ub.ac.bw</a></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>.  </span></span><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Hand delivered applications should be sent to <strong>Faculty of Medicine, UB Block 244C Office 48.</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>Closing date: </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA" xml:lang="EN-ZA"><span>04 August 2021</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:45:02 +0000 ramahobok 3610 at LECTURER – INTERNAL MEDICINE (2 YEAR CONTRACT) /connect/job-opportunities/lecturer-%E2%80%93-internal-medicine-2-year-contract <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">LECTURER – INTERNAL MEDICINE (2 YEAR CONTRACT) </span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2085" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">maribek</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Fri, 27/11/2020 - 14:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Fri, 4 Dec. 2020</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE</span></span></span></span></strong></span></h2> <h3><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</span></span></span></strong></span></h3> <h3><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>LECTURER – INTERNAL MEDICINE (2 YEAR CONTRACT) </span></span></span></span></strong></span></h3> <h3><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>VACANCY NO:  FM/IM 3/2020</span></span></span></strong></span></h3> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Duties:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate medical students and graduate students in the Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (MMed), (ii) conduct research.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>REQUIREMENTS:  </span></span></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>(i)</span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span> a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or MD degree or equivalent; <strong>(ii)</strong> a formal degree qualification as a specialist in Internal Medicine; <strong>(iii)</strong> the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; <strong>(iv)</strong> evidence of professional specialization in Internal Medicine and evidence of active license to practice (where appropriate). The following will be added advantages; <strong><span>(i)</span></strong> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>evidence of governance and social engagement; <strong>(ii) </strong>experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>and<strong> (iii)</strong> evidence of sub-specialization in internal medicine.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Attributes and skills required: (i) </span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Excellent communication and organizational skills <strong>(ii)</strong> Strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University <strong>(iii)</strong> Good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Remuneration:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>How to apply:</span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span> Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the university determine their suitability for the position.  They should provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and THREE (3) reference letters.  Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the position applied for (ii) submit their references directly to the address below:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to </span></span></span></strong><a href="mailto:nkangana@ub.ac.bw"><span><span>nkangana@ub.ac.bw</span></span></a><strong>  </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Hand delivered applications should be sent to<strong> Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4004</strong></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>NB:  </span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></span></span></p></div> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:56:40 +0000 maribek 3363 at SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER- INTERNAL MEDICINE /connect/job-opportunities/senior-lecturer-lecturer-internal-medicine <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER- INTERNAL MEDICINE</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2085" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">maribek</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Fri, 25/09/2020 - 11:22</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Fri, 16 Oct. 2020</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE</span></span></strong></h2> <h3><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</span></span></strong></h3> <h3><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER </span></span></span></strong></h3> <h3><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>VACANCY NO: FM/ IM 2/2020</span></span></strong></h3> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Duties:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> The successful candidate will be expected to: <strong>(i)</strong> teach undergraduate medical students and graduate students in the Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (MMed); and, <strong>(ii)</strong> conduct research. </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Requirements:</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Senior lecturer:  </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Applicants should have:<strong> </strong></span></span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>(i)</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or MD degree or equivalent; <strong>(ii)</strong> a formal degree qualification as a specialist in Internal Medicine; <strong>(iii)</strong> the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; <strong>(iv) </strong>3 years of university teaching experience or equivalent; <strong>(v)</strong> evidence of professional specialization in Internal Medicine and evidence of active license to practice (where appropriate)<strong>;</strong> <strong>(vi)</strong> a minimum of <strong>6</strong> pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc.) published by recognized publishers, <strong>3 </strong>of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining <strong>3</strong> publications could be books, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc. published by recognized publishers  OR evidence of clinical excellence (CE):  high patient/community satisfaction; evidence of community/clinical outreach for specialized referrals; demonstrated practice of evidence-based medicine/ community interventions; evidence of quality improvement initiatives; reduction of clinical errors; effective and skillful interdisciplinary clinical work or community based public health programs<strong> </strong>(minimum of 2 CE outputs is required); 1 CE output is equivalent to 1 article; <strong>(vii)</strong> sustained research output; a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication per year OR new CE output every 2 years in 6 years; <strong>(viii)</strong> paper/poster presentation at national and/or international conferences in any discipline in Internal medicine; <strong>(ix)</strong> be first  and /or last author in at least half (2 of 3) refereed journal publications; <strong>(x)</strong> publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; <strong>(xi)</strong> some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions etc. (required, at least 1 of these); <strong>(xii)</strong> recognized as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/ accredited national and regional publishers, editorial board member of at least national publisher in a relevant field, invitation as keynote speaker at national and international conferences/symposia (required in at least 1 of these<strong>);</strong> <strong>(xiii)</strong> active maintenance of a license to practice issued by the relevant professional licensing authority; <strong>(xiv)</strong> evidence of governance and social engagement. <strong>The following are added advantages: (i)</strong> sustained research activity; on-going internally and/or externally funded research projects; <strong>(ii) </strong>research/clinical effectiveness awards and other forms of research recognition; <strong>(iii) </strong>examiner for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally; <strong>(iv)</strong> research collaboration with other institutions or organizations; <strong>(iv</strong><strong>)</strong> research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University; <strong>(v)</strong> Evidence of sub-specialization in internal medicine.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Lecturer:  </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Applicants should have:<strong> </strong></span></span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>(i)</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or MD degree or equivalent; <strong>(ii)</strong> a formal degree qualification as a specialist in Internal Medicine; <strong>(iii)</strong> the qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; <strong>(iv)</strong> evidence of professional specialization in Internal Medicine and evidence of active license to practice (where appropriate)<strong>. The following will be added advantages: (i</strong><strong>) </strong>Evidence of sub-specialization in internal medicine; <strong>(ii)</strong> </span></span><span><span>evidence of governance and social engagement</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>; and, <strong>(iii)</strong> experience</span></span><span><span> of teaching at a university or comparable institution. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Attributes and skills required: (i) </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Excellent communication and organizational skills; <strong>(ii)</strong> Strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University; <strong>(ii)</strong> Good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Remuneration:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>How to apply:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the university determine their suitability for the position. They should provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and THREE (3) reference letters.  Applicants should inform their referees to:  (i)<strong> Quote the position applied for</strong> (ii) <strong>submit their references directly to the address below</strong>:</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><a href="mailto:nkangana@ub.ac.bw"><strong>nkangana@ub.ac.bw</strong></a></span></span><strong>  </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Hand delivered applications should be sent to <strong>Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4003</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>NB: </span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Closing Date: <strong>16th October 2020</strong></span></span></span></span></p></div> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:22:14 +0000 maribek 3309 at LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE & NEUROLOGY /connect/job-opportunities/lecturer-internal-medicine-neurology <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE & NEUROLOGY</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2085" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">maribek</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 27/07/2020 - 11:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Mon, 10 Aug. 2020</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>FACULTY OF MEDICINE</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE & NEUROLOGY</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>VACANCY NO: FM/IM 1/2020</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Duties:</span></span></span></strong> <span><span><span><span><span>The successful candidates will: <strong>(i)</strong> </span></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate residents; </span></span></span><strong><span><span><span><span><span>(ii)</span></span></span></span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>conduct research and/or creative professional works in his/her areas of expertise and supervise medical students’ research projects</span></span></span> <strong><span><span><span><span><span>(iii)</span></span></span></span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>provide service to the university, profession and community</span></span></span> <strong><span><span><span><span><span>(iv)</span></span></span></span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>provide clinical care in affiliated hospitals; and </span></span></span><strong><span><span><span><span><span>(v)</span></span></span></span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>carry out any other duties as assigned by the head of the department.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Requirements:</span></span></span></strong> <strong><span><span><span><span>(i) </span></span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>at least a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or other recognized Medical doctor qualification (MD) <strong>(ii) </strong></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>a specialist qualification in Internal Medicine, & evidence of sub-specialization in neurology <strong>(iii) </strong>The qualification must be registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council with a specialist status; <strong>(iv)</strong> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Evidence of governance and social engagement; <strong>(v)</strong> experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution will be an added advantage</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Attributes and skills required (i) </span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>Excellent communication and organizational skills <strong>(ii)</strong> Strong academic leadership skills and sympathy for the values and culture of the University <strong>(iii)</strong> Good management, human relations and sound analytical and coordinating skills.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Remuneration:</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span> The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications<strong>.</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>How to apply:</span></span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span> Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the university determine their suitability for the position.  They should provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and THREE (3) reference letters.  Applicants should inform their referees to:  (i) Quote the position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to </span></span></span></strong><a href="mailto:nkangana@mopipi.ub.bw"><span><span><span>nkangana@mopipi.ub.bw</span></span></span></a><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>  Hand delivered applications should be sent to Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4003</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span><span>NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span> </span></span></p></div> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:53:10 +0000 maribek 3185 at STAFF DEVELOPMENT FELLOW – 1 CARDIOLOGY &amp; 1 PULMONOLOGY /connect/job-opportunities/staff-development-fellow-%E2%80%93-1-cardiology-1-pulmonology <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">STAFF DEVELOPMENT FELLOW – 1 CARDIOLOGY &amp; 1 PULMONOLOGY</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2085" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">maribek</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Fri, 17/01/2020 - 15:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department/Faculty</div> <div class="field__item">Internal Medicine</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tender-closing-date field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Closing Date</div> <div class="field__item">Mon, 3 Feb. 2020</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2><strong>FACULTY OF MEDICINE</strong></h2> <h3><strong>DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE</strong></h3> <p><strong>VACANCY NO. FM/IM 01/2020</strong></p> <p><strong>STAFF DEVELOPMENT FELLOW – 1 CARDIOLOGY & 1 PULMONOLOGY</strong></p> <p><strong>Duties:</strong>  The successful applicant should be able to; <strong>(i) </strong>teach undergraduates and graduate students <strong>(ii)</strong> supervise research projects, <strong>(iii)</strong> initiate, promote and participate in research; <strong>(iv)</strong> provide academic leadership through programme development and research; <strong>(v)</strong> act as a mentor to junior academic staff; <strong>(vi) </strong>participate in all academic and professional activities of UB, the Faculty and Department; <strong>(vii) </strong>provide service to the Community, University, and Profession; <strong>(viii) </strong>Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.</p> <p><strong>Requirements: </strong>The applicants should have; <strong>(i) </strong>at least a Masters of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent; <strong>(ii)</strong> a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MD, MBChB or similar) from a recognized institution; <strong>(iii) </strong>Applicants should be registered with the Botswana Health Professionals Council (BHPC). Evidence of a plan to pursue sub-specialization in cardiology or pulmonary medicine will be an added advantage.<br /> 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.</p> <p><strong>Remuneration:</strong> The 4844³ÉÈËÃâ·Ñ¸£Àû offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> 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 the relevant 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: <strong>The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 2884 Fax (267) 355 4738.  E-mail to nkangana@ub.ac.bw</strong></p> <p>Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. UB Academic Hospital at 3rd Floor, Block F Office 4003 or 4004.</p> <p><strong>NB</strong>: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:36:15 +0000 maribek 2914 at Internal Medicine /faculties-and-departments/medicine/internal-medicine <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Internal Medicine</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/1" lang="" about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username" xml:lang="">webadmin</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 06/10/2016 - 16:10</span> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:10:19 +0000 webadmin 138 at