Deborah Retief Memorial School of Nursing Admissions Guide

Overview

Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital is a government-run district hospital located in Mochudi, one of the larger villages in Botswana with a population of 44,815 people in 2011. It is situated in the Bakgatla tribal region, in Kgatleng District, about 37 km northeast of Gaborone.

The General Nursing program which was offered at the Deborah Retief Memorial School of Nursing has now been relocated to the Institute of Health Sciences, Gaborone.

Courses Offered by Institute of Health Sciences at Gaborone

Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification ( Basic Programs)

GENERAL NURSING COURSES

IHS – Gaborone

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Contact Administration on 4630416/0394 for further clarification.

Courses Offered by other Institute of Health Sciences in Botswana

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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING IHS – Molepolole

OPHTHALMIC NURSING IHS – Molepolole

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 it’s 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.