Medical officer- surgery (1year fixed term contract)

Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

Medical Officer - Surgery (1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Purpose of the Role

To provide preventative and curative health services to patients.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency and severity of presenting problems of inpatients and outpatients through history taking and examination.
• Institutes appropriate treatment options and interventions in line with the diagnosis.
• Manages patients with infectious diseases to prevent or limit their spread.
• Orders relevant investigation to aid diagnosis.
• Participates in clinical audits, accreditation audits and other quality improvement processes as may be requested by management.
• Performs various operations and gives anesthesia within scope of practice and experience.
• Provides care and support for people with chronic and terminal conditions.
• Provides evidence based screening, risk assessment and early detection of illness, disease and disability.
• Provides family planning and reproductive health services.
• Records accurate, relevant and appropriate clinical information in accordance with agreed standards/protocols.
• Refers patients for diagnostic, therapeutic and support services as appropriate.
• Implements sectional talent management initiatives by ensuring the right competence and effectiveness of manpower (capacity building) through developing and implementing career, localization/succession, training and development plans.
• Manages the effectiveness areas of subordinates and reviews targets.
• Performs various general surgical operations within scope of practice and experience.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Collects analyses data and produces reports as required by management.
• Establishes and maintains Business Partner relationships with all key stakeholders to facilitate the optimal functioning of the medical section.
• Identifies, coordinates and manages the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance principles/requirements in area of responsibility.
• Initiates, monitors and controls short term sectional projects to ensure attainment of desired results.
• Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance.

Education

Bachelors Degree in MBChB, MBBS.

Experience

At least 8 years of hospital experience after obtaining the medical degree (MBChB, MBBS, or equivalent). Post graduate training in General Surgery.

Legal Certification/Professional Registration

Registration with Botswana Health Professionals Council.

Technical Competencies

• Professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement.
• Medical Knowledge.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Clinical Competency.

Behavioral Competencies

• Business Acumen.
• Change Leadership.
• Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment.
• Developing Others.
• Managing Performance and Holding People Accountable.
• Planning, Coordination and Execution.
• Service Orientation.
• Teamwork & Collaboration.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026.

Debswana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that we only contact shortlisted candidates.