Botswana Institute of Health Sciences Admission 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
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