Admission Requirements of Botswana Institute of Health Sciences

Admission Requirements of Botswana Institute of Health Sciences

Overview

Botswana Institute of Health Sciences Coordination Unit invites applications from candidates wishing to study for the programmes indicated in the table below.

Candidates should hold a minimum of a COSC/BGCSE or its equivalent with a minimum grade as specified under each program below. The duration for all basic programmes is 3 years.

Courses Offered by the Botswana Institute of Health Sciences

Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification ( Basic Programs)

GENERAL NURSING COURSES

IHS – Francistown

IHS – Gaborone

IHS – Lobatse

IHS – Molepolole

IHS – Serowe

option 1A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology, and one other Science subject (Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science)option 2A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and double award Science subject option 3A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and combined Science

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IHS – Lobatse

A grade D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade D or better in English and a minimum of grade Cin Mathematics and grade BB or better in Double Award Sciences; OR grade D or better in English and grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology, and Physic-chem.

HEALTH EDUCATION IHS – Serowe

A grade C or better in English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade C or better in English, Mathematics, and Double Science Award Mature Entry Scheme: Applicants upgrading from Health Assistants to Higher Diploma in Environmental Health shall be required to have obtained at least one of the following:-
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its’ equivalent. Certificate in Environmental or Public Health with at least 5 years of working experience. Applicants who perform at a minimum of 60% pass in the aptitude test will be admitted to the third semester.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY IHS – Gaborone

A grade D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and grade BB or better in Double Award Sciences.

DENTAL THERAPY IHS – Gaborone

A grade D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade D or better in English and a minimum of grade Cin Mathematics and grade CC or better in Double Award Sciences; OR grade D or better in English and a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology, and Physics-chem.

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY IHS – Gaborone

A grade D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and grade BB or better in Double Award Sciences in addition to English and Mathematics required above.

Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification (Post Basic Programs)

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER IHS – Gaborone

Kanye SDA College of Nursing

Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of service as a General Nurse practitioner. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. In possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent. Qualifying candidates have to sit and pass an entrance examination.

MIDWIFERY IHS – Francistown IHS – Gaborone

Kanye SDA College of Nursing BL School of Nursing

A minimum of two years of clinical practice. Must be registered with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) and in possession of Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade D in English Language, a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry, Science Double Award, Combined Science and additional Combined Science or any combination. The candidate must be successful in the selection interview. The pass mark for the interview shall be 50%.

NURSE ANAESTHESIA IHS – Gaborone

Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of service as a General Nurse practitioner. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. In possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent. Qualifying candidates have to sit and pass an entrance examination.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING IHS – Molepolole

Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical practice. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. The candidate must be in possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its’ equivalent with passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, and Physics/Chemistry.

OPHTHALMIC NURSING IHS – Molepolole

Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical practice. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. The candidate must be in possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its’ equivalent with passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, and Physics/Chemistry.

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING IHS – Lobatse

Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical practice. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. Must be in possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its’ equivalent with a minimum of grade D in English Language and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry, Science Double Award, Combined Science, and Additional Combined Science or any other Science combination. Must be registered with Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB)> Satisfactory performance in the selection interview shall be required for admission.

Entry Requirement

a)   Option1: A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology, and one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science)

b)   Option 2: A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics, and Double Award Science or

c)    Option 3: A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and Combined Science plus Additional Combined Science/Physi-chem, Bio-chem

Option 1: A grade D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

b)    Option 2: A grade D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and grade BB or better in Double Award Sciences;

c)    Option 3: A grade D or better in English and a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology, and Physic-chem.

d)    Mature Entry Scheme

ADMISSION GUIDE

How to apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following post in the general nursing department:

PART-TIME CLINICAL/ PRACTICUM INSTRUCTORS LEVEL THREE (4 WEEKS)

  • Francistown – 2 part-timers
    NB: The applicants should have critical care qualifications.
    LEVEL TWO (4 WEEKS)
  • Serowe – 8 Part-Timers
    NB: The applicants should have either Midwifery, FNP, or Community Health.
    LEVEL ONE (1 WEEK)
  • Serowe- ( same Part – Timers for level II)
    NB: The applicants should have either Midwifery, FNP, or Community Health.
    LEVEL THREE (3 WEEKS)
  • Serowe- ( same Part – Timers for level II)
    NB: The applicants should have either Midwifery, FNP, or Community Health. PERIOD:
  • Francistown (Level 3) 9th September -04th October.
  • Serowe (level 2) 16th September – 11th October.
  • Serowe (level 1) 14th October – 18th October.
  • Serowe (level 3) 21st October to 08th November.
    EXPERIENCE: At least two years post qualification work experience. An experience in clinical teaching will be an added advantage
    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise, assess and evaluate students’ practical performance for general nursing clinical at different levels.DUTIES:
  • Assumes full responsibility and accountability while supervising students in the field of practice.
  • Assess students in the clinical area and avail marks
  • Write weekly clinical reports on work progress.

REMUNERATION: P75 per hour of clinical work

Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the circular and send their

applications, including detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates, NMCB practicing certificate, transcripts, and Omang/ passport.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

The Principal

Institute of Health Sciences

P.O. Box 128 Serowe

Or

Hand deliver to IHS Serowe Records Management Office, 1st Floor Administration Block

Contact Administration on 4630416/0394 for further clarification.

Contact Details

P O Box 958 GABORONE,

Tel: +267 397 4268/3655708.

Fax +267 390 0935

Email: iakanyang@gov.bw

P O Box 267 FRANCISTOWN,

Tel: +267 241 2037

Fax: +267 241 5328

Email: emagole@gov.bw

P O Box 309 LOBATSE, Tel: +267 533 0496,

Fax +267 533 3301

Email: kngakge@gov.bw

P O Box 684 MOLEPOLOLE,

Tel: + 267 592 0361

Fax: +267

Email: rsnmodise@gov.bw

P O Box 128 SEROWE,

Tel: + 267 463 0416

Fax: +267 463 1531

Email: morapz@yahoo.com

Kanye SDA College of Nursing, P O Box 11, Kanye,

Tel: 544 1070 

Fax: +267 544 1069,

Email: tinymk@gmail.com

Bamalete Lutheran School of Nursing, Private Bag N3 Ntshinoge, Mochudi 

Tel: +267n539 1330,

Fax: + 267 539 1668

Email: phokzia@gmail.com

N.B

APART FROM THE ABOVE ADDRESSES, CONTACT COULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:-

P/Bag BO 81, Gaborone Tel: +267 3632768 Fax: +267 3170384 / +267 3170155 Email: mmadziba@gov.bw

Website: www.moh.gov.bw