FACULTY OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE
LECTURER IN PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE – fixed term contract (July 2020-July 2022)
VACANCY NO: FM/ FMPH 5/2020
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach both undergraduate and graduate public health courses focusing on health policy and health systems research (ii) supervise students’ research projects, (iii) conduct research in his/her areas of expertise, (iv) provide service for the university, profession and community and (v) additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the following duties: research, 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 Public Health (MMed) with three (3) years’ experience in health systems research and policy development OR PhD in health systems research or policy development with three (3) years’ experience in health systems research and policy development. Evidence of teaching experience, engagement in research, governance and social engagement will be an added advantage.
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@mopipi.ub.bw Hand delivered applications should be sent to Faculty of Medicine, UB Teaching Hospital, 3rd Floor, Office F 4003
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.