English Teacher

Asia, Education, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 1805

We are a Christian relief and development agency. We seek to mobilise resources in order to provide high quality affordable training for local people to further their individual and national development.

The post holder will teach English from beginner level upwards.

We are seeking someone caring who is open to new cultures and experiences.

Midwife Tutor

Asia, Medical / Health, 2+ years / Job ID: 149

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas this sixty-bed hospital provides care to rural families who suffer from diseases common in the West such as diabetes as well as from TB typhoid burns etc. Large numbers of ill children and women with obstetrical emergencies and complications are also attended to. The hospital is in a small village with a population of several thousand located three hours north of the capital city and on an ancient silk route. The area is predominantly agrarian and mountainous with a quite warm summer weather and occasional snow in the winter.The hospital has sixty beds divided into male female obstetric wards a dozen private rooms and 15-bed nursery. Two operating rooms are in use. Several hundred patients are seen each day in outpatient clinics. The hospital was started in 1956 at its present location.

A midwife is needed for clinical prenatal care and inpatient deliveries of high-risk patients. The ability to train others would be helpful. The position is open to females only.

Long- and short-term opportunities are available. Volunteers should be professionally qualified. In this challenging environment it is helpful to have a hardy personality and good sense of humor.

Dentist

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, Consultant / Job ID: 151

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas this sixty-bed hospital provides care to rural families who suffer from diseases common in the West such as diabetes as well as from TB typhoid burns etc. Large numbers of ill children and women with obstetrical emergencies and complications are also attended to. The hospital is in a small village with a population of several thousand located three hours north of the capital city and on an ancient silk route. The area is predominantly agrarian and mountainous with a quite warm summer weather and occasional snow in the winter.The hospital has sixty beds divided into male female obstetric wards a dozen private rooms and 15-bed nursery. Two operating rooms are in use. Several hundred patients are seen each day in outpatient clinics. The hospital was started in 1956 at its present location.

Short term dental help at the hospital training dental staff

There are opportunities for both long- and short-term volunteers to help support the two dentists through encouraging and training. Volunteers should be professionally qualified. In this challenging environment it is helpful to have a hardy personality and a good sense of humor.

Ultrasound Technician

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 152

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas this sixty-bed hospital provides care to rural families who suffer from diseases common in the West such as diabetes as well as from TB typhoid burns etc. Large numbers of ill children and women with obstetrical emergencies and complications are also attended to. The hospital is in a small village with a population of several thousand located three hours north of the capital city and on an ancient silk route. The area is predominantly agrarian and mountainous with a quite warm summer weather and occasional snow in the winter.The hospital has sixty beds divided into male female obstetric wards a dozen private rooms and 15-bed nursery. Two operating rooms are in use. Several hundred patients are seen each day in outpatient clinics. The hospital was started in 1956 at its present location.

There is a need for an ultrasound technician who would be able to teach ultrasound and participate in clinical ultrasonography.

There are long- and short-term opportunities available for both males and females. Volunteers should be professionally qualified. In this challenging environment it is helpful to have a hardy personality and a good sense of humor.

Counsellor or Psychologist

Asia, Other, 2+ years / Job ID: 210

This organization is a co-operative inter-agency international multi-cultural ministry that provides opportunity for renewal training consultation and direct crisis response for personnel working with the mission and humanitarian aid agencies in the region.

A mental health professional for missionary care and training of locals is urgently needed We seek to appoint a psychologist or counsellor to our staff as soon as possible. S/he will be professionally qualified as a clinical or counselling psychologist or as a counsellor accredited with the professional association in their home country and experienced in working with clients from a variety of cultures.

Ideally this person would have previous experience of overseas work or would have several years of working experience in the home country plus an understanding of cross-cultural life.

Theology Lecturer

Asia, Theology / Church, 2+ years / Job ID: 189

The Bible college trains local leaders.

The Bible college has an opening for faculty of theology and missions.

The qualified candidate will have a Th.M. or Ph.D./Th.D.

Recording Technician

Asia, Engineering, 2+ years / Job ID: 220

The AV Centre produces resources (DVDs CDs health and literacy training etc.) to reach out to the tribal people of the area.

A Christian recording studio is seeking a recording technician who can also provide computer help.

Recording Studio Administrator

Asia, Administration, 2+ years / Job ID: 221

This center provides materials for outreach and discipleship among the tribal people.

A Christian recording studio is seeking an administrator to write funding proposals and reports and oversee admin work.

Would require a flexible person with a sense of humour and a desire to work alongside and for local people.

General Surgeon

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 225

This 75-bed hospital serves the tribal people of the region. It has good operating rooms and is supported by a laboratory pharmacy x-ray and ultrasound facilities physiotherapy and mother/child healthcare departments.

A qualified general surgeon is needed to perform a wide range of surgical procedures. He/she would also attend the outpatients clinic and consult with patients on general medical issues.

A qualified general surgeon able to work in a remote and stressful environment is needed.

Anaesthetist/Nurse Anaesthetis

Asia, Medical / Health, 2+ years / Job ID: 325

This 75-bed hospital serves the tribal people of the region. It has good operating rooms and is supported by a laboratory pharmacy x-ray and ultrasound facilities physiotherapy and mother/child healthcare departments.

The anaesthetist will supervise the application of anaesthetics within the operating theatres. S/he will train staff and will advise on equipment and methods to improve work in this area.

A qualified and experienced anaesthetist/anaesthesiologist is needed for this work. Length of experience is not as important as commitment to the task and the people of this region. Candidates should be prepared to commit long term since language study for a period of about twelve months is a requirement.