Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) consult and provide general outpatient care to clients; (ii) provide essential advice and guidance to other nurses, involved in clinical work to ensure quality in nursing care; (iii) participate in the development and implementation of nursing care programmes at UB; (iv) participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures aligned to the national and University of Botswana health policies; (v) assist Nursing Manager in supervision and implementation of nursing programmes; (vi) develop educational materials for the UB Community on health and wellness; (vii) provide counselling to patients; (viii) supervise subordinates and monitors their progress through the performance management system; (ix) prepare reports on services provided (x) and attend to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements: Candidates should have a minimum of: (i) Diploma in General Nursing; (ii) Diploma in FNP, CHN, CMHN, Midwifery; (iii) At least five years’ experience working in a district facility or hospital providing nursing care. The following will be an added advantage: (iv) Nursing Degree, e.g. Bachelor of Nursing Science or equivalent; (v) Master’s degree in Nursing Science (Psychiatry, Family Nurse Practice and Midwifery); (vi) work in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.
Qualities: Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with students, staff and family members. Ability to work independently to manage multiple priorities, computer literacy, counselling abilities. High degree of commitment to work adhering to nursing standards and ethics.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Applicants are to 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 position applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three (3) referees. Applicants should also inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position applied for and (ii) Submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date. Send your applications to: The Human Resources Manager, Appointments and Administration, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-2040/5731. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Email: mfetane@ub.ac.bw.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 205 at Block 108 (108/205).
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 23 May 2023