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LECTURER IN PSYCHIATRY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

LECTURER– CITIZENS ONLY

VACANCY NO. FM/PSY 1/2020

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach both undergraduate and graduate Psychiatry courses (ii) engage in teaching clinical psychiatry at Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital, Princess Marina and other specified areas (iii) conduct research in his/her areas of expertise, (v) additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the following duties: research supervision, community service, research grant writing and resource mobilization, contribute towards departmental strategic plan development, and create relevant industry links for competency-based learning of the MMed residents nationally and or internationally (v) carry out any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: - The applicants should have; (i) at least a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or other recognized Medical Doctor qualification and a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMed); (ii) In addition, the applicant should be registered or registerable with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC). The following will be added advantages; (i) evidence of governance and social engagement; (ii) experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution; (iii) engagement in research and grants management.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: 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:

The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email to nkangana@.ub.ac. bw 

Hand delivered applications should be sent to Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4003

 N.B:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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