NURSING SISTER (PSYCHIATRY)
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
VACANCY NO. COO/HS02/2024
Duties: Successful candidate will be expected to: (i) consult and provide general outpatient care to clients; (ii) make assessments and provide specialized psychiatric care for patients; (iii) participate in the development and implementation of nursing care programs; (iv) participate in development of departmental policies and procedures aligned to the national and University of Botswana mental health policies; (v) Assist Nursing Manager in developing nursing programs in the clinic and supervises their implementation (vi) develop educational materials for the UB community on mental health, associated drug interactions, side effects, etc. (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: (i) Minimum of Nursing degree, e.g Bachelor of Nursing Science or equivalent (ii) Diploma in Psychiatry Nursing (iii) Relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage. (iii) At least five years’ experience working in a district facility of hospital providing nursing care; (iv) Work in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage
Qualities: Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication. 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 a competitive salary 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 also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support), University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone: Botswana. Telephone: (267) 3552040/5731, Fax: (267) 3974796; E-mail: hra@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 108, Office No. 205 (108/205).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 3 October 2024