Multiple Positions at Ministry of Health (Botswana)
Closes : September 23, 2022
Full Time
Botswana
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Ministry of Health
Republic of Botswana
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Mandate: The Ministry of Health exists to promote and provide integrated, holistic and
sustainable preventative, curative, rehabilitative quality health service to the nation.
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 18 OF 2022
1. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/NURSING OFFICER I (THEATRE)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: C1 (P174,672-P207,792 per annum)
BENEFITS:
a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%,
Employee pays 50%).
b) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing with Diploma in Midwifery
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana, will be a further qualifying
prerequisite.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide technical guidance in the delivery of
comprehensive nursing services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1. Manages and monitors the provision of nursing care in the ward or clinic.
2. Assesses health status of the patient to identify needs.
3. Prepares and takes clinical rounds for continuous patient monitoring.
4. Reinforces junior professional’s adherence to professional responsibility and adherence to set
standards and guidance in nursing care.
5. Manages the use of habit forming drugs.
6. Identifies and submits unit or facility needs for budgetary purposes.
7. Precepts student nurses in the clinical area.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
1. Analytical and Problem Solving
2. Ethics and values
3. Customer Service Orientation
4. Integrity and trust
5. Oral Communication Team Work
6. Team Work
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references.
e) Certified copy of National Identity.
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 19 OF 2022
2. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/NURSING OFFICER I (CRITICAL
CARE)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: C1 (P174,672-P207,792 per annum)
BENEFITS:
c) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%,
Employee pays 50%).
a) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing with Diploma in Midwifery.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana, will be a further
qualifying prerequisite.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide technical guidance in the delivery of comprehensive nursing services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
8. Ensures the provision of quality nursing care in specialized areas through effective and
efficient, safe and timely services with appropriate outcomes.
9. Manages and monitors the provision of nursing care in the ward or clinic.
10. Assesses health status of the patient to identify needs.
11. Prepares and takes clinical rounds for continuous patient monitoring.
12. Reinforces junior professional’s adherence to professional responsibility and adherence to set
standards and guidance in nursing care.
13. Manages the use of habit forming drugs.
14. Identifies and submits unit or facility needs for budgetary purposes.
15. Precepts student nurses in the clinical area.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
7. Analytical and Problem Solving
8. Ethics and values
9. Customer Service Orientation
10. Integrity and trust
11. Oral Communication
12. Team Work
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references.
e) Certified copy of National Identity.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 20 OF 2022
3. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/NURSING OFFICER I
(ANAESTHETIC)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: C1 (P174,672-P207,792 per annum)
BENEFITS:
d) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing with Diploma in Midwifery.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience. Registration with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana, will be a further qualifying prerequisite.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide technical guidance in the delivery of
comprehensive nursing services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
16. Gives general anesthesia to adults and children.
17. Gives local anesthesia to adults.
18. Resuscitation of adults and children.
19.Manages and monitors the provision of nursing care in the ward or clinic.
20. Assesses health status of the patient to identify needs.
21. Prepares and takes clinical rounds for continuous patient monitoring.
22. Reinforces junior professionals adherence to professional responsibility and adherence to set
standards and guidance in nursing care.
23.Manages the use of habit forming drugs.
24. Identifies and submits unit or facility needs for budgetary purposes.
25. Precepts student nurses in the clinical area.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
13. Analytical and Problem Solving
14. Ethics and values
15. Customer Service Orientation
16. Integrity and trust
17. Oral Communication
18. Team Work
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references.
e) Certified copy of National Identity.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 21 OF 2022
4. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/NURSING OFFICER
I (OPTHALMIC)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: C1 (P174,672-P207,792 per annum)
BENEFITS:
e) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
f) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing with Diploma in Midwifery.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana, will be a further qualifying
prerequisite.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide technical guidance in the delivery of
comprehensive nursing services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
26. Identifies and treats eye conditions.
27. Screening of patients for conditions that cause avoidable blindness.
28. Screening of patients for surgeries.
29. Assisting in cataract campaigns.
30. Conducting outreach and school health.
31. Manages and monitors the provision of nursing care in the ward or clinic.
32. Assesses health status of the patient to identify needs.
33. Prepares and takes dinical rounds for continuous patient monitoring.
34. Reinforces junior professional’s adherence to professional responsibility and adherence to set
standards and guidance in nursing care.
35. Manages the use of habit forming drugs.
36. Identifies and submits unit or facility needs for budgetary purposes.
37. Precepts student nurses in the clinical area.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
19. Analytical and Problem Solving
20. Ethics and values
21. Customer Service Orientation
22. Integrity and trust
23. Oral Communication
24. Team Work
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references.
e) Certified copy of National Identity.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 22 OF 2022
5. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/NURSING OFFICER I (MIDWIFE)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: C1 (P174,672-P207,792 per annum)
BENEFITS:
g) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
h) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing with Diploma in Midwifery.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
AGE LIMIT: 65 years.
Applicants must be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide technical guidance in the delivery of comprehensive nursing services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
38. Manages and monitors the provision of nursing care in the ward or clinic.
39. Assesses health status of the patient to identify needs.
40. Prepares and takes dinical rounds for continuous patient monitoring.
41. Reinforces junior professional’s adherence to professional responsibility and adherence to set
standards and guidance in nursing care.
42. Manages the use of habit forming drugs.
43. Identifies and submits unit or facility needs for budgetary purposes
44. Precepts student nurses in the clinical area.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
25. Analytical and Problem Solving
26. Ethics and values
27. Customer Service Orientation
28. Integrity and trust
29. Oral Communication
30. Team Work
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references.
e) Certified copy of Identity
CIRCULAR NO: 24 OF 2022
6. VACANCY: Medical Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynecology, Anesthesia, Psychiatry,
General Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions in the
Ministry of Health, Department of Health Services Management, tenable at Various Facilities.
SALARY: E2 (P407, 484-P423,972 per annum)
BENEFITS: c) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee
pays 50%). d) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/ Surgery plus Medical Specialization in
(MMED/Masters) in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Anesthesia, Psychiatry, General Surgery,
Oncology, Radiology, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology.
EXPERIENCE: Direct Entry after completion of specialist training.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To manage medical service in a hospital on a 24 hour basis, providing professional leadership to
the multidisciplinary medical team and delivering specialized care in the diagnosis, therapeutic
and preventative of ailments.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1. Make clinical decisions regarding patient management.
2. Consult and examines referred patients, makes diagnosis and decides on the plan of
management
3. Monitor patient’s progress or response to prescribed treatment
4. Perform procedures which require advanced clinical knowledge and refers more complex
problems to the Consultants as necessary.
5. Implements the medical plan of care in collaboration with junior members of the team.
6. Prioritize and assigns work to the junior members of the team and other relevant members of
the health care team.
7. Collaborate with the Consultant to effect appropriate external referrals of patients if in house
amenities are inadequate for the necessary management and treatment of the patient.
8. Confer and collaborates with other senior members of Health team to ensure a concerted
multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
9. Participate as an expert in national panels which assess patients with occupational related
medical health problems to determine consequent functional, disabilities and make appropriate
recommendations for compensation or termination of employment to Director of Health Services
10. Aid the administration of justice by providing informed professionals opinion in legal cases
where foul play is suspected
11. Investigate reported cases of alleged malpractice, negligence, or incompetency and prepare
functional reports to the Ministry.
12. Conduct specialist clinics in different health regions and district hospitals as necessary
13. Provide consultancies and adequate guidance to senior medical officers with regards to
clinical management of patients during the outreach programmes.
14. Conduct the planning and budgeting of the department to help the hospital management
arrive at a realistic allocation to meet the needs of the service
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR ALL THE ABOVE POSITIONS:
1. Decision Quality
2. Innovation Management
3. Drive for results
4. Organizational Agility
5. Integrity and trust
6. Managing vision and purpose
7. Conflict Management
8. Building effective teams
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular number and provide the following details;
a) Full name, address and date of birth
b) Brief summary of up to date career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified copies of certificates (academic and professionals),
d) Copy of certified BHPC registration
e) Minimum of 2 current references (not more than 6 months)
f) Certified copy of National Identity
CIRCULAR NO. 25 OF 2022
7. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL DIETICIAN I
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: D2 (P305, 664.00-P337,068.00 per annum)
BENEFITS: D) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee
pays 50%). 1)
A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four (4) years in Nutrition and Dietetics of which one (1) year
should be served at the level of Principal Dietician IT or equivalent.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To coordinate clinical nutrition functions within organisation
and continues to provide coverage to speciality units.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
45. Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions.
46. Prescribes medical nutrition therapy related orders.
47. Provide guest lecturing to stakeholders.
48. Coordinates development of nutrition components of multi-disciplinary treatment protocols.
49. Develops and updates operational policies and procedures.
50. Review patient’s files to ensure maintenance of standard of dietetic practice.
51. Collates disease specific patient statistics.
52. Prepares/Participates in the budget for manpower and materials
53. Conduct nutrition research.
54. Conducts in-service training for health care staff.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
31. Building Effective Teams Ethics and values
33. Organizational Agility
34. Decision Quality
35. Directing Others
36. Managing Vision and Purpose
37. Interpersonal Savvy
38. Organizing
39. Drive for results
40. Managing Diversity
41. Integrity and Trust.
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) Certified copy of BHPC registration certificate.
e) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
f) Certified copy of identity
CIRCULAR NO: 26 OF 2022
8. VACANCY: OPTOMETRIST I
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health (Department of Health Service Management) tenable at various facilities.
Salary: D3 (P232 140.00-P293,640.00 per annum)
Benefits:
a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) A contract of 24-36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of contract.
Leave: 30 working days per annum.
Qualification: A Minimum qualification of Bsc. Optometry, BSc. Honors in Optometry,
Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Optometry with Honors. Doctor of Optometry. Any
additional qualification will be an added advantage with internship.
Experience: At least two (2) years post qualification experience at Senior Optometrist level.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To investigate, diagnose and treat sight related problems and
detect early signs of systemic diseases linked to the eye under supervision
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1. Assess the refractive status of patients.
2. Performs B-scan ultrasonography on patients with possible Posterior Vitreous Detachment and
Retinal Detachment.
3. Prescribes optical aids, ocular medication and therapeutic interventions based on diagnoses.
4. Rehabilitates pediatrics with low vision problems.
5. Performs cycloplegic refraction.
6. Investigates further binocular vision anomalies and learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
7. Advises and counsels on patients ocular status and treatment to be rendered.
8. Conducts public campaign on eye care. 9. Maintains logbook of ocular based on geo-
demographics.
10. Maintain up to date optometry records in the department.
11. Analyses the appropriateness of educational materials for eye care,
12. Participate in departmental research project. 13. Prepares the budget for the unit.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
1. Decision quality
2. Strategic agility
3. Managerial courage
4. Managing and Measuring Works
5. Conflict Management
6. Customer focus
7. Presentation skills
8. Drive for results
9. Time management
10. Ethics and values
11. Integrity and trust
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional). d
) Certified copy of BHPC registration certificate.
e) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
f) Certified copy of proof of identity.
CIRCULAR NO. 27 OF 2022
9. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL DIETICIAN II
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: D3 (P266,340.00 – P293,640.00 per annum)
BENEFITS:
k) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
l) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) year’s work experience as Senior Dietician.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate Dietetic programme and provide coverage to speciality Dietetic Services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
55. Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions.
56. Provides outreach Dietetic services.
57. Monitors response to nutrition disease specific treatments.
58. Participates in the formulating of nutrition policies and programme.
59. Develop hospital diet reference manual.
60. Monitors availability and functionality of Dietetic equipment within a functional area.
61. Collects disease specific patient statistics.
62. Coordinates Dietetic internship programme.
63. Coordinates medical nutritional product review, update and procurement.
64. Conducts nutrition research.
65. Conducts in-service training for health care staff.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
42. Customer focus
43. Decision Quality
44. Organizational Agility
45 Caring about Direct Reports.
46. Directing Others
47. Managerial Courage.
48. Interpersonal Savvy
49. Planning
50. Drive for results
51. Managing Diversity
52. Integrity and Trust.
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) Certified copy of BHPC registration certificate.
e) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
f) Certified copy of identity
CIRCULAR NO. 28 OF 2022
10. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health (Department of Health Service Management) tenable at various facilities.
Salary: D3 (P266, 340.00-P293,640.00 per annum)
Benefits:
m) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
n) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Qualification: A minimum of Master of Arts/Science in Clinical Psychology.
Experience: At least (2) year’s work experience as Clinical Psychologist I or four (4) year’s
work experience in a relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage the provision of clinical psychology services
health facilities.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
66. Provides advice to individuals, families and groups with severe psychological and
developmental disorders.
67. Manages provision of clinical psychology services in the health facility by monitoring
compliance to professional functioning of clinical Psychologists.
68. Develops and analyses quality Audit tool for health facilities.
69. Conducts needs assessment and coordinates resources for clinical psychological services in
the health facility.
70. Interprets the broad objectives of clinical psychological services to other management and
other departments in the health facilities.
71. Prepares budget for the section.
72. Participate in in peer case reviews, journal article reviews, case presentations, seminars and
research.
73. Advocate for proactive policies and supportive environment for psychologists.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
53. Ethics and values
54. Decision Quality
55. Functional/Technical Skills
56. Creativity
57. Customer Focus
58. Problem solving
59. Managerial Courage
60. Motivating Others
61 Building effective teams
62. Integrity and trust
63. Listening
64. Patience
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of proof of Identity.
f) Date of first appointment.
g) Present post and date of appointment thereto.
CIRCULAR NO. 29 OF 2022
11. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health (Department of Health Service Management) tenable at various facilities.
Salary: D2 (P266, 340.00-P293,640.00 per annum)
Benefits:
0) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
p) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Qualification: A minimum of Master of Arts/Science in Clinical Psychology.
Experience: At least (2) year’s work experience as Clinical Psychologist I or six (6) year’s work
experience la relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To give technical guidance in the provision of dinical
psychology services in the health facilities and monitor compliance to professional standards in
the delivery of adequate and effective clinical psychological care.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
74. Provides advice to individuals, families and groups with severe psychological and
developmental disorders.
75. Manages provision of clinical psychology services in the health facility by monitoring
compliance to professional functioning of clinical Psychologists.
76. Monitors the development and analysis of quality Audit tool for health facilities.
77. Conducts needs assessment and coordinates resources for clinical psychological services in
the health facility.
78. Interprets the broad objectives of clinical psychological services to other management and
other departments in the health facilities
79. Participate in in peer case reviews, journal article reviews, case presentations, seminars and
research.
80. Advocate for proactive policies and supportive environment for psychologists.
81. Consults and liaises with clinicians (i.e. Psychiatrists, medical officer, and Clinical Social
Workers, Occupational Therapist and Psychiatric nurses) in multi-disciplinary teams.
82. Prepares budget for the department.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
65. Ethics and values
66. Decision Quality
67. Functional/Technical Skills
68. Creativity
69. Customer Focus
70. Problem solving
71. Managerial Courage
72. Motivating Others
73. Building effective teams
74. Integrity and trust
75. Listening
76. Patience
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth,
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of Identity.
CIRCULAR NO. 30 OF 2022
12. VACANCY: CHIEF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health (Department of Health Service Management) tenable at various facilities.
Salary: D1 (P350, 904.00-P386,976.00 per annum)
Benefits:
q) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
r) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Qualification: A minimum of Master of Arts/Science in Clinical Psychology
Experience: At least (2) year’s work experience as Principal Clinical Psychologist II or eight (8)
year’s work experience in a relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To coordinate clinical psychology services in health facilities
and monitor compliance to professional standards in the delivery of adequate and affective
clinical psychological care.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
83. Provides advice to individuals, families and groups with severe psychological and
developmental disorders.
84. Manages provision of clinical psychology services in the health facility by monitoring
compliance to professional functioning of clinical Psychologists
85. Coordinates clinical psychology research activities in the facility.
86. Monitors the development and analysis of quality Audit tool for health facilities.
87. Conducts needs assessment and coordinates resources for clinical psychology services in the
health facility.
88. Consults and liaises with clinicians (i.e. Psychiatrists, medical officers, Clinical social
Workers, Occupational Therapists and Psychiatric nurses) in multi-disciplinary teams.
89. Prepares budget for the region.
90. Participates in peer case reviews, journal article reviews, case presentations, seminars and
research.
91. Advocate for proactive policies and supportive environment for psychologists.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
77. Ethics and values
78. Decision Quality
79. Functional/Technical Skills
80. Creativity
81. Customer Focus
82. Problem solving
83. Managerial Courage
84. Motivating Others
85. Building effective teams
86. Integrity and trust
87. Listening
88. Patience
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of proof of Identity.
f) Date of first appointment.
CIRCULAR NO. 31 OF 2022
13. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST II
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: D3 (P266, 340.00-P293,640.00 per annum)
BENEFITS:
s) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
t) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
or Physical Therapy.
EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) year’s work experience as Senior Physiotherapist or eight (8)
year’s work experience in a relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Physiotherapy
service delivery in health facilities.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
92.Conduct assessment, diagnoses and treatment of referred patients.
93.Coordinates and promotion of health education through health talk, lectures, exhibitions and
different types of media.
94. Monitors home visits for discharged non-fully functional patients.
95.Monitors the education of patients and their families about their condition and treatment.
96.Develops and formulates physiotherapy condition protocol
97. Monitors and evaluates provision of outreach services to designated areas.
98.Develops physiotherapy educational material
99.Monitors the physiotherapy in-service training in the facility.
100. Participates in the reviewing and evaluation of physiotherapy policies and procedures.
101. Participates in the development of the budget estimates.
102.Compiles recommendations for physiotherapy equipment.
103.Develop and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice in clinical area.
104.Coordinates and conduct in-service training.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
89. Customer focus
90. Ethics and values
91. Organizational Agility
92. Process management
93. Managerial Courage
94. Integrity and Trust
95. Time Management
96. Presentation Skills
97. Problem Solving
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) Certified copy of BHPC registration certificate.
e) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
f) Certified copy of identity
CIRCULAR NO. 32 OF 2022
14. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST I
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: D2 (P305,664.00-P337,068.00 per annum)
BENEFITS:
u) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%)
v) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy.
EXPERIENCE:
At least two (2) year’s work experience as Principal Physiotherapist II or ten (10) year’s work
experience in a relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage and evaluate the effectiveness of Physiotherapy
service delivery in health facilities.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
105. Interprets physiotherapy policies and procedures to stakeholders.
106. Provides advisory services on physiotherapy expertise to stakeholders.
107. Monitors physiotherapy Clinical Audits.
108. Coordinates the development of physiotherapy educational material.
109. Coordinates out-reach services.
110. Manages and monitors physiotherapy services.
111. Conduct research on evidence based practices for rehabilitation protocol.
112. Coordinates the development of the department’s budget estimates
113. Coordinates the procurement of physiotherapy equipment.
114. Trains in Management and leadership skills.
115. Coordinates and conducts in-service training.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
98. Customer focus
99. Ethics and values
100. Organizational Agility
101. Process management
102. Innovation Management
103. Managing Diversity
104. Delegation
105. Managing and Measuring Works
106. Strategic Agility
107. Negotiation
108. Integrity and Trust.
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) Certified copy of BHPC registration certificate.
e) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
f) Certified copy of proof of identity
CIRCULAR NO. 33 OF 2022
15. VACANCY: CHIEF CUNICAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at various facilities.
SALARY: D1 (P350, 904.00-P386,976.00 per annum)
BENEFITS:
w) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
x) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Arts/Science in Clinical Psychology.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years as Principal Psychotherapist I or eight (8) year’s
work experience in relevant work.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To coordinate and evaluate effectiveness of Physiotherapist
service and delivery.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
116. Interprets physiotherapy policies and procedures to stakeholders.
117. Provides advisory services on physiotherapy expertise to stakeholders.
118. Monitors physiotherapy Clinical Audits.
119. Monitors compliance to the set physiotherapy standards by service provides in
various health facilities.
120. Coordinates out-reach services.
121. Monitors and evaluates the implementation of physiotherapy policies and procedures.
122. Coordinates the development of the department’s budget estimates
123. Train in management and leadership skills.
124. Updates junior collogues about the latest development within physiotherapy through
literature review.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
109. Customer focus
110. Ethics and values
111. Organizational Agility
112. Process management.
113. Directing Others
114. Managerial Courage.
115. Patience
116. Listening
117. Drive for results
118. Self-Development
119. Integrity and Trust.
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of identity
CIRCULAR NO. 35 OF 2022
16. VACANCY: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health (Department of Health Service Management) tenable at various facilities.
Salary: C1 (P174,672.00-P207,792.00 per annum)
Benefits:
y) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
z) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Qualification: A minimum of Diploma Biomedical Engineer
Experience: At least (2) year’s work experience as Biomedical Engineer at C2 salary scale.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage a wide range of engineering services in various
health institutions.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
125. Provides guidance training sessions of all new equipment and arranges for training sessions
for concerned dinicians and demonstrates methods of operating medical equipment and devices.
126. Ensures that government policies are complied with
127. Supervises all equipment related activities to promote efficiency in the management of
hospital equipment and instruments.
128. Ensures that accurate records relative to routine service and maintenance of equipment are
kept. 129. Contributes in planning, auditing and evaluation of health care services through
participation in relevant committee meetings.
130. Monitors the compilation of departmental statistics concerning efficiency performance
assurance and repair. Studies operation manuals for all new equipment and in light of the manner
in which the particular piece of equipment is used.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
120. Ethics and values
121. Decision Quality
122. Functional/Technical Skills
123. Creativity
124. Customer Focus
125. Problem solving
126. Managerial Courage
127. Motivating Others
128. Building effective teams
129. Integrity and trust
130. Listening
131. Patience
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of proof of Identity.
f) Date of first appointment.
CIRCULAR NO. 34 OF 2022
17. VACANCY: SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health (Department of Health Service Management) tenable at various facilities.
Salary: D4 (P232, 140.00-P255,876.00 per annum)
Benefits:
aa) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
bb) A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the contract
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Qualification: A minimum of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSCOT)/ Bachelor
of Occupational Therapy (BOCCOT).
Experience: At least (2) year’s work experience as Occupational Therapy I or four (4) year’s
work experience in a relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate occupational therapy services in health facilities and monitor compliance to
professional standards in the delivery of adequate and affective occupational therapy care.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
132. Coordinates and implementation of Occupational Therapy services.
133. Supervises and guides junior staff in various units/ sections of the Occupational Therapy
services.
134. Conducts Occupational Therapy research.
135. Determines costing and pricing of consumables issued to patients.
136. Benchmarks on best practices.
137. Identifies training needs for junior staff.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
132. Ethics and values
133. Decision Quality
134. Functional/Technical Skills
135. Creativity
136. Customer Focus
137. Problem solving
138. Managerial Courage
139. Motivating Others
140. Building effective teams
141. Integrity and trust
142. Listening
143. Patience
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of proof of Identity.
f) Date of first appointment.
Applications should be addressed to:
Botswana High Commission
P.O. BOX 31910
Lusaka, Zambia
OR Hand delivered to:
5201 Pandit Nehru Road Longacres
For any enquiry contact us on Tel: +260 211 250555
Closing date: 23rd September 2022, 1630 hours. Applications received after the deadline will
not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
