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HIV/AIDS COORDINATOR

Office of DVC - SA HIV/AIDS OFFICE(RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
vacancy no: DVC (SA) 1/2011closing date: 11/03/2011

Duties: The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the University HIV and AIDS Strategy. This will entail but not limited to: (i) the overall coordination of all HIV and AIDS activities to include implementation and updating of the University of Botswana HIV and AIDS Policy; (ii) working with staff and students on HIV and AIDS programmes and integrate them into the curriculum and co-curricular activities including the workplace; (iii) organizing and coordinating meetings of key stakeholders on HIV and AIDS and other related issues; (iv) organizing events and implementing programmes related to HIV/AIDS in line with the national strategy; (v) leading all fund raising activities relating to HIV and AIDS; (vi) setting and maintaining high standards of confidentiality.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a minimum of Master’s degree, but preferably PhD in Nursing, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Counseling and Human Services, or related areas; (ii) functioned at a senior level and have experience in management, teaching and research in HIV and AIDS related work; (iii) experience in HIV and AIDS programming, organizational and management skills, ability to provide campus wide leadership, ability to write and produce reports within deadlines; (iv) strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, good computer skills, an assertive and innovative management style, and the ability to work with students.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:

The Manager, Appointments & Administration (Academic)
University of Botswana
Private Bag 0022
Gaborone
Botswana

Fax: 267-3974796
Telephone: 267-355 5243

E-mail, hra@mopipi.ub.bw

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

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Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 026 or 028 Block 134C (North-East of the Administration Block - former HIV/AIDS, Health & Wellness block) Previous applicants need not apply to Re-Advertised positions