Botswana Prison Service – Assistant Principal Officer
Job Title: Assistant Principal Officer (Environmental Health)
Location: Botswana Prison Service
Reference Number: BPR 4/7/3 I (25)
Grade: C1 (P187,428 – P223,944 per annum)
Closing Date: 20th December 2024
Overview:
The Botswana Prison Service invites applications for the position of Assistant Principal Officer (Environmental Health). This role is critical in ensuring environmental health standards are met and maintained within the organization, contributing to a safe and healthy environment for both staff and inmates.
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement environmental health policies and practices.
-Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
-Monitor and manage waste disposal and sanitation systems.
-Provide training and awareness on environmental health practices.
-Investigate and resolve health hazards within the organization.
-Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high environmental health standards.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Bachelorโs Degree in Environmental Health or a related field.
- Experience:
- At least two (2) years of experience, which must have been served at Salary Scale C2 or equivalent.
Benefits:
–Medical Aid: Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, employee pays 50%).
–Pension Scheme: Contributory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Staff (Government pays 15%, employee pays 5%).
–Allowances: Prison Overtime Allowance.
–Utilities: Subsidized water and electricity bill.
–Housing: Free accommodation provided.
- Leave:
- 30 working days per annum for C1 scale and above.
- 25 working days per annum for C3 scale.
Training:
- Successful candidates will undergo an Initial Prison Officersโ Course for Senior Positions.
Probation Period:
- Two (2) years.
Terms and Conditions:
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo the following selection process:
- Comprehensive medical examination in accordance with Botswana Prison Service medical standards.
- Comprehensive physical fitness assessment.
- Security vetting.
- Aptitude tests.
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