Wednesday, November 21, 2012

CARE International-Vacancy

CARE International in Lao PDR
 Health Specialist: 3-6 month contract
CARE Laos seeks to employ a Health Specialist, experienced Lao Nationalin Phongsaly Province, Khua, Mai and Samphan Districts. CARE offers staff competitive salaries and excellent benefits, in particular since this is a temporary contract.
In Phongsaly, CARE’s integrated rural development program works in maternal, reproductive and child health, food security, poverty alleviation, water and sanitation, and livelihoods development. The MCH project works with:  1) District Health Offices of Khua, Mai and Samphan to support health systems strengthening. 2) Remote communities to improve access to maternal, child and reproductive health services.

The Health Specialist will be involved in implementation of health related activities, particularly taking the lead on supporting reproductive health activities. S/he will work with the DHOs to provide technical support to community based health actors, such as community based distributors (CBD) of contraceptives and village health volunteers (VHV).
                                                                            
This position reports to the Phongsaly Health Project Manager and will receive technical support from the Women’s Program Coordinator.  The position is available immediately.

Qualifications and Experience Required

  • Nursing or medical degree related or relevant educational background and/or experience.
  • Experience working with NGOs withtechnical knowledge on maternal and reproductive health
  • Ability to speak and understand Akha or Kh’mu is highly valued.
  • Willing to spend time in remote areas working with poor communities, engaging directly in activities.
  • Previous experience working with community health actors would be valuable
  • Good communications skills, including negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries.
  • Be highly organized,honest, responsible, self motivated and creativityand able to take initiative under minimum supervision.
·         Ability to work under pressure at times, while maintaining high quality results is an essential requirement.
  • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in diverse professional backgrounds.
  • Able to drive a motorbike and has a current license
  • Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply

Qualified candidates should submit a job application form (available at CARE Laos office), CV and a letter of application that address the Qualifications and Experience Required to:

Application for Health Specialist
CARE Laos, PO Box 4328, 329/25 Sibounheuang Road, Ban Sibounheuang,
Or send email to sengdavanh@carelaos.org
 
Deadline for applications is 30 November 2012
CVs and other documents submitted to CARE will not be returned.
CARE Laos does not charge or accept a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
 
CARE-Laos is committed to working towards equitable relationships and opportunity for women and men.

CARE-Laos seeks to create and maintain an organization environment that is free of harassment and exploitation of children.
 
CARE encourages members of ethnic groups of Lao PDR, women and people living with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, to apply for this position.