Closing date 11 May 2012
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC/BOTSWANA) is seeking individuals
for the position of RESEARCH NURSE; N 12/18 (Starting salary P139,390 per year
+ benefits) Length of Hire: Not to Exceed 2 years from Date of Hire.
The
positions will be based in
(1) Francistown
(2)
Serowe
(3)
Mochudi
(4)
Lobatse
BASIC
FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Incumbent
serves as Nurse for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's TB/HIV
Research projects in various sites throughout Botswana for research to help
control the TB/HIV epidemics; job holder assures consistent and proper delivery
of good infection control practices; job holder participates in project by
collecting, updating, reviewing and assessing data for TB/HIV studies in Botswana.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- Completion of an associate degree program or equivalent program (minimum 2 years) in a school of professional nursing approved by the legally designated agency in host country.
- Three years clinical experience with progressive responsibility that includes direct patient care and coordinating clinical programs.
- Level III English (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing. Level II Setswana (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking.
- Must possess professional knowledge of a wide range of nursing concepts, principles, and practices to perform highly specialized nursing assignments as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology .A thorough knowledge of TB/HIV clinical issues and relevant testing and treatment guidelines
- Must possess or be able to obtain registration as a professional nurse in Botswana.
TO
APPLY:
Interested
applicants must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Worldwide
application form for Embassy positions application form (DS-174) OR a resume/
curriculum vitae, that provides the information equal to what is found on the
application form.
N.B.
CANDIDATES NOT INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS, WILL NOT RECEIVE REJECTION LETTERS. ANY
CANDIDATE NOT CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE
SHOULD ASSUME THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS TO:
Human
Resources Assistant
American Embassy
PO Box 90
Gaborone (or hand deliver)
Or email: HROGaborone@state.gov
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on the Embassy internet site. For more information on how to apply for this position and to download/fill the application form please refer to website: http://botswana.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Closing date May 11, 2012
