Institute of Health Sciences Molepolole Admissions Guide

Institute of Health Sciences Molepolole Admissions Guide

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, Molepolole

Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification ( Basic Programs)

GENERAL NURSING COURSES

IHS – Molepolole

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

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.

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

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 684 MOLEPOLOLE,

Tel: + 267 592 0361

Fax: +267

Email: rsnmodise@gov.bw

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