Lecturer in Psychiatry – University of Botswana

Job Description

FACULTY OF MEDICINE – DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

VACANCY NO: FM/DPS 01/2023 – LECTURER (3-year contract)

The successful candidate will be stationed at Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital, Lobatse

Duties: the successful applicant will: (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; (iv) provide service to the university, profession and community; (v) undertake 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; (vi) carry out any other duties assigned by the head of the department.

Requirements: the applicant should: (i) have a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMed). In addition, the applicant should be registered or registerable by the Botswana Health Professions Council. (ii) show evidence of engagement in research.

Added advantages: (i) experience of teaching at a University or comparable institution; ii) evidence of governance and social engagement.

Attributes and skills required: (i) excellent communication and organisational skills; (ii) strong academic leadership skills; (iii) good management, human relations, sound analytical and coordinating skills.

Remuneration: the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw.

How to apply: 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 email address),  certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees; and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email: [email protected].  Applicants should inform their referees to:  (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.  Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), 3rd Floor, Office F4003 or F4004.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date:  13 April 2023