job search- HIV and AIDS CoordinatorWhat type of job are you looking for? HIV AND AIDS COORDINATOR What nationality are you? Motswana What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English and Setswana fluently What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Gaborone , Botswana so that i can stay with my family currently residing in Gaborone What countries have you worked in? Botswana only What countries do you have a visa to work in? i have no visa presently What field do you currently work in? Teaching( Guidance and Counselling) What fields have you worked in before? Banker What qualifications do you hold? Diploma in secondary education, BED Honors degree in guidance and counselling , a masters degree in guidance and counselling Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both are very important as they compliment one another. One may possess formal education but completely fail to use it. At the same time one may possess a certain skill but fail to apply it without formal education.for instance, people through formal education may learn ways of HIV transmission but at the same time may lack the important skills of being assertive enough to avoid risky behaviours and vise - versa. Describe the benefits of working with others you learn from them, they learn from you as well. The work is effectively and effeciently accomplished if done through team effort (two hands are better than one) and you obviously learn social skills from working with a team.you get all forms of support ranging from psycho- social to finacial support and others from your team mates. Describe the benefits of working alone You work independently ,become an independent thinker,acquire self help skills and most importantly get your self confidence boosted because of your personal accomplishments. What was your worst working experience? When i failed to provide an answer to a question from my student. i later consulted, did a little reading and provided the correct answer in the next lesson. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? That respect( botho) honesty and selflessness can actually take you to heights in your profession and that no matter what, " a satisfied" customer will always make a come back. What unique skills do you have? I am a teacher -counsellor, very empathetic and sensetive to issues of confidentiality. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? As a policy maker especially in the field of social support and counselling. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? As a teacher i derive satisfaction from seeing my products having been succesful and holding high positions in the labour market and as a counsellor, i 've gained a lot of experience and personal development from working with clients from all walks of life. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? As a teacher it pains me so much when i see my ex student roaming the streets(unemployed).As a counsellor i sometimes find myself being traumatised by my client's problem(s) but at the same time finding it difficult to seek counselling. Why would you want to divert from your teaching/counselling career and become HIV AND AIDS Coordinator? I conducted a study(unpublished) on the challenges of HIV and AIDS on adolescents in Botswana and i have since developed a lot of interest in helping not only adolescents but my country mates on issues of HIV and AIDS and i strongly feel that if i get the opportunity/platform to cordinate the HIV/AIDS activities at a much higher level , i would be in a better positon to benefit both the students and the public at large. How can potential employers contact you? mkmosenki@yahoo.com or 72158996 | 
