Botswana Harvard Health Partnership

17/09/2026

🎈 BHP 30th Anniversary 🎈

Dr Gaerolwe Masheto officially launches the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) 30th Anniversary Events under the theme; Celebrating 30 years of impact, advancing science and transforming lives through research and capacity development. This marks three decades of meaningful contributions to public health in Botswana and beyond.

09/09/2026

BHP Researchers Participate in VEME2026

The 29th International Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME2026) is currently underway at Bertha Retreat in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 6–11 September 2026.

The six-day workshop brings together leading researchers from around the world for intensive theoretical lectures, practical sessions and keynote presentations focused on virus evolution, molecular epidemiology and bioinformatics.

The workshop features two key modules:

Phylogenetic Inference - providing theoretical foundations and hands-on experience in phylogenetic analysis for participants with little or no prior experience in sequence analysis.

Evolutionary Hypothesis Testing – designed for participants familiar with sequence alignments and phylogenetic trees, extending their expertise into likelihood and Bayesian inference, coalescent and phylogeographic analyses, and phylodynamics.

Participants are also gaining practical experience with a range of bioinformatics tools, including PHYML, MEGA, PAML, HYPHY, IQ-TREE, BEAST, SpreaD3, MEGAN, RAxML, Clusterpicker, BEAST2, RDP4, FigTree and Genome Detective, among others.

Representing the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) at VEME2026 are Dr Natasha Moraka-Mankge and Patrick Mokgethi, who are attending the Phylogenetics Inference Module as presenters.

Their participation highlights BHP's continued contribution to strengthening expertise in genomic surveillance, bioinformatics and molecular epidemiology, while creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration with researchers from across the globe.

25/08/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Research Assistants (4 Positions)

Join our team and contribute to impactful health research.

🗓️ Apply by: 31 Aug 2026

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership The BONDS study is a project under the Researching Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Evaluate the Hea

25/08/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Join our team and contribute to impactful health research through quality laboratory services.

🗓️ Apply by: 3 September 2026

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership The incumbent shall be required to have good understanding of the Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and pro

18/08/2026

🧬 The National Science Week is officially underway! 🔬

Today, we joined scientists, researchers, educators, learners and science enthusiasts at the National Science Week Opening Ceremony, celebrating the power of science, innovation and research in shaping Botswana’s future.

Let’s inspire curiosity, spark ideas and bring science closer to our communities. 🇧🇼

18/08/2026

🔬 National Science Week is in Shakawe! 🧬✨

We’re here showcasing the work we do in health research. Passby our to learn more about how science and research are making a difference in our communities.

17/08/2026

Bridging Research & Community Impact

On Thursday 13 August 2026, BHP brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, community representatives and partners at the Bridging Research & Community Impact Workshop in Nyangabgwe Hospital, Francistown.

The workshop provided a platform to share findings from paediatric and adolescent HIV cure research and cancer studies, gather stakeholder perspectives and explore actionable steps for translating evidence into policy and practice.

As BHP marks 30 years of research and partnership, the message was clear that research must go beyond discovery, it must translate into action and healthier lives.

Together, we continue to build the bridge from evidence to impact, from research to communities, and from science to healthier lives.

15/08/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Research Assistant

Join our research team and contribute to impactful health research.

🗓️ Apply by: 19 August 2026

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership The CFAR project aims to describe hepatitis B virus markers, and molecular characteristics among adults with HIV w

04/08/2026

Vacancy - Admin Assistant/Cleaner

The BONDS study is a project under the Researching Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Evaluate the Health and Development of Children affected by HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa (RISE).

The Admin Assistant/Cleaner serves as the first point of contact for study participants and visitors and provides administrative, logistical, and operational support to the study team.

The position is responsible for participant appointment management (including scheduling and transportation coordination), petty cash management and administration, participant retention support, study documentation, procurement activities, general clerical duties, records management, and maintenance of study facilities (including cleaning)

Requirements
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum four (4) years' in administrative or office support role, preferably in a health research or clinical environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience handling petty cash and maintaining basic financial records.
- Ability to coordinate transport and logistics efficient.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment, with the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Closing date
7 August 2026

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership The BONDS study is a project under the Researching Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Evaluate the Hea

04/08/2026

Vacancy - Driver

The BONDS study is a project under the Researching Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Evaluate the Health and Development of Children affected by HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa (RISE).

The driver will be responsible for transporting staff to home study visits and study participants to the BHP study site for their visits. The driver will also support the project with delivery of supplies and transport of materials, and ensure routine maintenance of vehicle.

Requirements
- Minimum qualification of an BGCSE or IGCSE certificate.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Clean driving record with no moving traffic violations or motor vehicle collisions within the past twelve (12) months.
- Sound knowledge of road safety rules, traffic laws and defensive driving practices.
- Ability to read and interpret maps and use navigation tools effectively.

Closing Date
7 August 2026

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership The BONDS study is a project under the Researching Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Evaluate the Hea