Institute of Health Sciences Serowe Application
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, Serowe
Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification ( Basic Programs)
GENERAL NURSING COURSES
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
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.
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)
- 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 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: +267539 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