Medical Officer D4 – Botswana Defence Force

Job Description

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2024
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Botswana Defence Force is looking to employ suitably qualified Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following positions:

MEDICAL OFFICER D4 X1 – TENABLE AT 2 MILITARY GARRISON (FRANCISTOWN)

Qualifications: Degree of Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from a recognized institution. Active Advanced cardiac life support and Advanced trauma life support shall be an added advantage.

Experience: Must have served on internship at C1 salary scale for at least one (1) year.

Salary scale: D4 (P243,756 – P268,680) per annum.

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Certification: Membership with Botswana Health Professions Council is mandatory and must be licensed to practice.

Benefits:
a. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%).
b. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%)
c. Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month.
d. Scarce skill allowance at 40 % of basic salary.
e. Doctors’ overtime allowance at 15% of basic salary.
f. Doctors private practice allowance at 10% of basic salary.
g. Emergency duty call allowance at 10% of basic salary.

Job purpose: To provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative health care services in the Botswana Defence Force.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
a. Provide general medical consultations and holistic care to patients.
b. Diagnose ailments and prescribe appropriate treatment, medications or interventions to ensure optimal recovery of patients.
c. Implement health care policies and procedures to ensure compliance to set standards.
d. Provide guidance on preventative health measures, diet and lifestyle choices to improve quality of life.
e. Review patients and continuously update findings and make referrals to relevant health care providers for further assessment where necessary.
f. Provide Physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
g. Interprets Laboratory, Radiology and other health care provider’s results to the patient.
f. Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records to ensure continuity of care.
h. Collaborate with nurses, specialists and other medical professionals for integrated patient care.
i. Keep abreast with latest medical research, treatments and protocol (Current medical trends) for continuous improvement.

Key Competencies:
a. Ensuring High Ethical Principles & Values
b. Effective Oral Communication
c. Developing and Applying Technical Expertise
d. Ensuring Customer Service and Delivery
e. Analysis and Problem Solving
f. Working as a Team
g. Action Oriented

NB: All applicants should include the following information:
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified true copies of academic certificate(s), transcript(s) and at least two (2) work related references (not more than 6 months old).
Certified true copy of National Identity Card.
Where applicable proof of registration with relevant professional/governing body
Also indicate; Date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto.
Applicants from serving Government Departments should be routed through the employees Permanent Secretary/ Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Closing date: 29th February 2024

Applicants should be addressed to,
The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Civilian Personnel Registry
Private Bag X06
Gaborone

NB: No hand deliveries will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
For further information, Contact Recruitment Division at 3663093, 3663394, 3662716 or 3663167.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded