1. health and fitness

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Mandate: Ministry of Health exists to promote & provide comprehensive Preventative, Curative & Rehabilitative quality health services to the nation.
VACANCIES
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 64 OF 2014
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PROJECT POST (BOTSWANA COMBINATION
PREVENTION PROJECT-BCPP)
24-36 MONTHS CONTRACT
VACANCY: PRINCIPAL HEALTH OFFICER II –
LOGISTICS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for the above position at the Ministry
of Health, Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and
Care, tenable in Ministry Headquarters.
SALARY SCALE:
D3 (P190, 104-209,868)
BENEFITS:
Gratuity at the rate of 25% at the end of contract.
LEAVE:
30 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Degree/Diploma in
Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
and supply or any related field.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eight (8) years work
experience preferably in supply chain or related
field two (2) years of which must have been served
at D4 level in Government or its equivalent in the
Parastatal or Private Sector.
Familiarity with Government of Botswana or
development partner procurement and distribution
system including previous collaboration with
Central Medical Stores would be an added
advantage.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate the commodity forecast,
procurement and distribution of BCPP supplies and
equipment in the 30 Study communities.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1.
Spearheads all procurement processes for
BCPP supplies and equipment to expedite
delivery.
2.
Assesses the methods and frequency
of forecasting critical BCPP supplies
requirements and identify any areas needing
strengthening to ensure regular and
continuous supply.
3.
Strengthens supply chain and catalyses
timely action to action to ensure regular,
timely and adequate supply of critical
BCPP supplies throughout the 30 study
communities.
4.
Assesses storage of BCPP supplies and
equipment at district level and make
corrective recommendations where
necessary.
5.
Spearheads capacity building of officers
responsible for procurement/ordering of
BCPP supplies and equipment at all BCPP
dedicated communities.
6.
Conducts support visits to BCPP sites to
provide mentoring, technical support and
monitors reporting on supply chain to
prevent stock-outs/overstocking of critical
BCPP supplies.
7.
Mentors and supports BCPP sites Health
Care Assistant to manage logistics issues,
including but not limited tom stock,
commodity forecasts, storage, maintenance,
reporting and record keeping.
8.
Monitors inventory, availability and
accessibility of all BCPP supplies in the 30
communities and regularly liaises with
Central Medical Stores to counter check the
balances.
9.
Undertakes any other related duties as may
be assigned by Management.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Action Oriented •
Business Acumen
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Managing vision and Purpose •
Written communications •
Priority Setting
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Organising
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VACANCY: ASSISTANT EMERGENCY CARE
TECHNICIAN
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for the above position in the Ministry of
Health, Department of Clinical Services, tenable at
Palapye, Selibe-Phikwe and Lobatse.
SALARY SCALE:
C4/3 (P64, 632- P95, 748)
BENEFITS:
(a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme
(Government pays 50% Employee 50%)
(b) Contributory pension (Government contributes
15% and employee contributes 5% of salary).
LEAVE:
25 working days per annum
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Emergency Medical
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of training in
Emergency Care Technician course. Possession of a
class B drivers’ license will be an added advantage.
SALARY: D1 (P251, 376 – P277, 524) per annum.
BENEFITS:
a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme
(Government pays 50% Employee 50%).
b) Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays
15%, Employee 5%).
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Public
Administration or Human Resource Management.
Masters Degree with specialization in Industrial
Relations will be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of ten (10) years work
experience in the relevant field of which two (2)
years should have been served at the level of D2 in
Government or its equivalent in the Parastatal or
Private Sector.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide
leadership on the management, organization,
coordination and direction of the implementation
of Ministry’s industrial relations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Applicants should be registered with Botswana
Health Professions Council.
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide
comprehensive intermediate and limited advanced
emergency medical care to the sick and injured
people at their homes, accident scenes, work
places, health facilities and other places during
transportation for definitive care.
2.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1.
Attends emergency medical requests as they
arise, and renders intermediate and limited
emergency medical care assistance to injured
and sick patients as required.
2.
Adheres to clinical practice protocol for the
level of practice as may be prescribed by
the regulating professional body to assist
patients with various conditions.
3.
Performs a structured primary survey and
secondary and distinguishes between time
critical and non-time critical patients.
4.
Provides basic and intermediate trauma life
support to victims of accidents and injuries
in the most appropriate, proficient and
reasonable manner to contribute to the
reduction of mortality and morbidity.
5.
Collects information and accurately
document using appropriate terminology
when assisting patients.
6.
Complies with infection control regulations
and standards.
7.
Demonstrates the competent understanding
of rationale and protocol of medications for
the level of clinical practice.
8.
Enforces and/ or monitors compliance
or adherence by Emergency Medical
Technicians to prescribed policies,
guidelines, protocols, regulations on infection
control, safety, emergency medical dispatch,
equipment readiness).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Creativity
Problem-solving
Timely Decision making
Effective communication.
Priority Setting
Building Effective Team
Compassion
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VACANCY: DEPUTY MANAGER (INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for the above position in the Ministry
of Health, Corporate Services, tenable at Ministry
Headquarters.
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Manages implementation of labour relation
practices in accordance with the conditions
governing the Public Service.
Implements, interprets and reviews the
Ministry’s policies and procedures.
Interprets and monitors compliance to the
Public Service Act, policies and procedures.
Sensitizes employees about proper grievance
procedure and relevant labour legislations,
policies and procedure governing the Public
Service.
Advices Management on disciplinary
procedures and processes in the Public
Service.
Coordinates and advises labour relation
issues emanating from various labour unions.
Ensures compliance by employees on various
labour relations matters.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
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Analytical and Strategic Thinking
Deciding and Initiating Action
Team Work and Partnering
Communicating Effectively
Planning and Execution
Supervision and Accountability
Innovating and Driving Change
Delivery Quality Service
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VACANCY: SENIOR HEALTH OFFICER
(LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND COORDINATION)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
citizens for the above position in the Ministry of
Health, Department Health Policy Development,
Monitoring and Evaluation, tenable at Ministry
Headquarters.
SALARY: D4 (P165, 300– P182, 496) per annum
BENEFITS:
(a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme
(Government pays 50% Employee 50%)
(b) Contributory Pension (Government contributes
15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Public
Relations, Journalism, Business Management,
Human Resource Management, Economics. A
Masters Degree in the related area will be an added
advantage.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six (6) years work
experience in the relevant field of which two
Vision: A Model of Excellence in Quality Health Services.
Values: Botho, Equity, Timeliness, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Accountability
(2) years must have been served at C1 level in
Government or its equivalent in the Parastatal or
Private Sector.
Knowledge of functions of the Ministry of Health
and familiarity with principles will be an added
advantage.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To monitor the
implementation of partnership agreements for
compliance and to participate in the development
of Health legislation and regulations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
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Maintains regular contact and dialogue with
partners at National and international level.
Develops and maintains inventory of
partnership agreements.
Monitors projects implementation and
advises on compliance with agreed contracts
and other regulatory requirements.
Assists in facilitating the development and
review of Health related legislation and
regulations.
Participates in the preparation of annual
work plans for the division and monitors
implementation of the activities.
Facilitates the development and review of
partnership documents including contracts,
memorandum of agreement and protocols
for the ministry.
Assists in facilitating the development and
review of Health related legislation and
regulations.
Supervises work performed by subordinate
staff to ensure delivery of service standards.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Organising
Organisational Agility
Managing and Measuring Work
Creativity
Motivating Others
Integrity and Trust
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and
provide the following details:
a) Full name, address and place of birth,
b) Brief summary of career duties (Curriculum
Vitae),
c) Certified copies of certificates (academic and
professional), current references (not more than 6
months) and Identity Card (Omang).
d) In case of Serving Public Officers/Mission
Hospitals’ employees.
(i) Date of first appointment,
(ii) Present post (with salary scale) and date of
appointment thereto.
Applications should be addressed to: PERMANENT SECRETARY
Hand delivered to:
MINISTRY OF HEALTH OR
Ministry of Health Headquarters
P/BAG 0038
Office 8A21
GABORONE
IMPORTANT: All applications from serving Public
Officers must be routed through their Heads
of Departments and Permanent Secretaries.
Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates would be responded
to.
Closing date: 29th October 2014
For further information contact:
Human Resource Management Unit on
Tel: 3632732/2073