Medical student elective

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, Elective / Job ID: 892

A busy obstetric and gynaecological centre with paediatric inpatient care for neonates and infants and outpatient care for under 5s this 100-bed hospital gives government-recognised midwifery training to young women from the Christian community.

There are opportunities for medical midwifery and nursing students at the hospital to observe and participate in all functions of a physician commensurate with abilities. Observership is available in obstetrics gynaecology and neonatal paediatrics midwifery and paediatric nursing. Also opportunity for hands-on involvement.

Only female medical students are accepted due to the nature of the hospital. Junior Doctors with a few years experience particularly in paediatrics obstetrics and gynaecology would be particularly useful. Students should be sensitive to cultural constraints and willing to fit in with expat and national staff.

Alternative Energy Consultant

Asia, Other, Consultant / Job ID: 894

With huge energy shortages and rising prices many hospitals throughout the country are struggling to operate properly to provide appropriate care. These hospitals are looking for individuals able to suggest alternative energy and water supplies as well as possibly start up the projects.

Power and water shortages plague most of this country. Many hospitals struggle to provide care with irregular power supply and water shortages. An individual/team with experience in alternative energy sources and/or water purification methods is needed to help these hospitals continue to provide their valuable services to the communities in which they work.

Qualifications would include experience in alternative energy sources and/or water purification methods. A willingness to be flexible and work in tough environments is essential.

Accountant/Finance Consultant

Asia, Administration, Consultant / Job ID: 897

Various NGOs throughout the country provide a variety of services from medical educational and community development.

There is a general need for national staff to be taught accountancy best-practices and trained on new programs and past records to be examined.

The qualified person will have experience in accounting and on various software programs as well as the ability to teach both basic and advanced financial skills.

Head Teacher

Asia, Education, 1-11 months, 12-23 months / Job ID: 923

A Church/Mission school with 170 students (Nursery to Class 10) has the vision to provide a good quality education to lower-income families in a caring Christian environment making the most of an open door in a sensitive location.

A head teacher is needed to consolidate recommended changes and to help with continued development of the school towards realizing its overall vision. The teachers need encouragement to enhance their skills and someone who can direct them as a team recognizing and utilizing their various gifts. The school has begun to extend to Class 9 and 10 so this section will require particular input. Mentoring and training a potential national head teacher could also be an integral part of the role.

The ideal person for the role has a passion for education and shares the vision for what can be achieved by a Christian school in this setting. He/she is an experienced teacher who has had some resonsibility in management or training.

X-Ray Technicians

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 976

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.

Perform and give training to local staff on operating x-ray facilities.

Candidates must be willing to work in a remote location. Short- and long-term options available.

Purchasing Officer

Asia, Medical / Health, 2+ years / Job ID: 977

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 Purchasing Officer is needed for the hospital to tighten financial control check current prices manage inventories negotiate contracts and handle vendor relations.

Have related experience. Willing to learn local languages which is necessary for purchasing duties.

Skilled Laborers

Asia, Skilled Trades, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 981

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

We are looking for skilled laborers to teach and/or supervise a variety of apprenticeships in carpentry constructions skills plumbing electrical small-motor repair and appliance maintenance. There is also the opportunity for these people to do discipleship training.

Able to give related skill training to local staff. Willing to learn the local language(s).

IT/Tech Support

Asia, Information Technology, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 983

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.

We are in need of an IT Support Person to look after our computers update our website oversee the installation of an integrated hospital information system and teach computer skills to nurses and clerks. The IT person would have to help design our system here and oversee the laying of cable.

This project requires someone with database management experience as it will involve setting up the admissions system pharmacy and hospital stores in a computerized system. The software is written and the folks who designed it are in the US but our people cant really communicate with them.

ESL Teachers

Asia, Education, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 988

A 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. It also runs a school that serves 60 children (from Grade 1 to 5) and offer English training to their staff as well.

Teachers are needed for the hospitals school for a period of 6-12 months. The Principal would like people who can help her develop the teachers. The school is English-medium. It would also be good if they can cover for the Principal while she is on home leave or on a break.

We need people with English and TEFL training as well as experience in teacher training people willing to work in a challenging environment.

Computer worker

Asia, Information Technology, 1-11 months / Job ID: 990

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.

We are looking for volunteers to hold computer training camps for adults and youth.

Individuals and teams are both welcome. Suitable person(s) should demonstrate skills in training people to acquire computer knowledge/skills and the understanding and willingness to teach with limited resources.