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If you are a CCIH Member organization or a CCIH Affiliate organization, please send employment/intern/volunteer opportunities to CCIH to be added to this list. Thank you.

    

Christian Connections for International Health

CCIH is looking for a Web Developer Intern/Volunteer (called ‘intern’ for the purposes of this announcement) to support the CCIH website. The major responsibility of the intern will be to develop a plan to organize and/or restructure the back-end of the website and to implement that plan, where possible. Other web-related goals include creating a mapping feature and a password protected job portal and updating the web administrators’ manual. Qualified candidates will have expertise with HTML, familiarity with open-source content management systems, excellent English written and oral communication and advanced computer skills. This position is not supported by office space or equipment so candidates must be able to work independently, with a minimum of supervision and must have access to needed equipment. The position is unpaid but interns may be able to receive academic credit for their experience as well as membership in CCIH. 

For further information, please download the full description of the position.

 

Christian Medical Institute of the Kasai (supported by CCIH member PCUSA)

Leadership opportunities are available at a healthcare system in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Christian Medical Institute of the Kasai (IMCK) is a multi-service health complex located in Tshikaji, 9 miles from Kananga. Founded in 1954 by Presbyterian missionaries, IMCK offers the multi-bed Bon Berger hospital, serves as a training site for Congolese doctors, offers a nursing school, OB/Gyn programs, ophthalmology and dentistry. PAX is a facility located in Kananga that serves as a clinic for city residents.

Anyone interested in the following positions should contact Anne Ward.

Chief of Finance

Reports to: Hospital Administrator

Brief Description:
This position is responsible for leadership of the accounting and financial management functions. Under this position’s direction, accurate and timely financial and management reports are prepared and analyzed. Essential responsibilities include training and development of accounting personnel, maintaining reliable accounting processes and systems, and requiring good internal and budgetary controls. The position duties necessitate broad conceptual judgment, enabling the individual to be a contributor to the effective management and continual improvement of the organization including, but not limited to, accounting and financial management.

For detailed information about this position, click here.

 
Clinica Misional Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

Location: Parroquia Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Vicariato Apostolico de Zamora, Guadalupe, Provincia Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador

Mission: The Clinica Misional Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe is a rural health care center in southeastern Ecuador. It is located on the grounds of a Catholic Mission in the tropical cloud forest of the Oriente. It serves a culturally diverse impoverished indigenous population. The facility has examining rooms, dental suites with x-ray, an operating theater, pharmacy and basic laboratory. There is a hospital about one hour away. The clinic is staffed full time by an international multi faith group of medical volunteers. Primary care physicians are asked to serve at least one month and have remained for up to one year. Surgeons and other specialists come for two to six weeks as necessary, and are expected to be accompanied by whatever support personnel that they deem appropriate. Dentists and dental technicians visit for at least three weeks, and are welcome to stay longer. There are also opportunities for teaching in the schools and for mobile health fairs. Travel is not reimbursed but room and board are covered once at the venue, with volunteer residences overlooking the Andes. There is also an apartment for a family. A working knowledge of Spanish is essential. Please explore the web site www.guadalupe-ec.org including postings by various volunteer professionals, photographs of the region, and descriptions of the community. If you are interested in serving at this remarkable facility contact Padre Jorge Nigsch, Telephone : 01159373036566; Website: www.guadalupe-ec.org. 

Respectfully submitted by:
Serle M. Epstein, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, the Yale School of Medicine.
Private Practitioner of Internal Medicine and Primary Care

  
Eastern Mennonite Missions

Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), an evangelical Anabaptist mission agency committed to going where the church is...not yet and initiating movements to Jesus, seeks applicants for a health professional in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Village fellowships emerged here after EMM missionaries began work in 2005. Workers say, “Hunger for the gospel is amazing!” Work also includes development in agriculture, education, job creation, and most recently health services. 

The following position is being sought for the Guinea-Bissau mission. The mission there also has a need for a short-term medical professional to serve from August 1-December 31, 2011. Additional personnel needs include agriculture, primary education and small scale entrepreneurship.

Medical Mission Worker

Location: Catel, Guinea-Bissau, 35 miles south of Ziguinchor, Senegal
Qualifications: RN, NP, PA, MPH, or MD
Term: commitment of at least two years, however short-term commitments will be considered
Brief description: assignment would include inaugurating the village well-being program of Christian Health Education (CHE), operating the village clinic, and training village health workers

Applicants are not required to be Mennonite but must affirm the Mennonite Confession of Faith. They need to be prepared to live a simple lifestyle at the mission center in the small village of Catel where amenities are minimal but adequate. Housing and utilities provided. Additional information and photos about the mission can be found at http://www.bissaumennos.blogspot.com. For a prospectus on the church's mission in Guinea-Bissau, click here.

Interested persons should contact Jimm Derksen. Applications are available on the  EMM website.

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IMA World Health
 
IMA World Health (IMA) is a nonprofit organization providing healthcare services and supplies to vulnerable and marginalized people.  Since its founding in 1960, IMA has evolved into a strong public health organization specializing in health systems strengthening, disease mitigation, and capacity building in partnership with its Member agencies, local and international organizations, governments, foundations, and the private sector.  With a focus on creating sustainable long-term solutions and empowering community and health care professionals for improved service delivery, IMA is a faith-based organization (FBO) that harnesses the significant role that FBOs play in the health sector in developing countries. IMA is the largest ecumenical, international health organization based in the US. IMA has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the 20 most efficient Top 200 Charities as well as received Charity Navigator’s highest rating for efficiency for the past five consecutive years.
 
Title: Vice President, Programs Operations
 
Job Summary:  As a member of the Senior Management Team, the incumbent will assit the President/CEO in accomplishing the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Objectives of IMA World Health. Primary responsibilities include providing technical, operational and management leadership to the Program Department and the country offices; Supervising the HQ Director of Programs, and country directors, trouble-shooting operational challenges and ensuring that all overseas programs are on track to meet donor requirements.

In addition, the incumbent will provide overall leadership to shape the organization's role in global health through: developing and managing policies and strategies that pre-position IMA World Health as a credible leader in the reduction of the global health burden due to the diseases of poverty; participating in policy discussions on global health issues (e.g. AIDS, TB and malaria); representing IMA in various fora and with various stakeholders.
 
View full VP for Program Operations Position Description here.  
 
 FT position with excellent benefits. EOE.  Please apply online through the Careers Page of our website:  www.imaworldhealth.org
 
 
Title: Chief of Party, Eastern DR Congo
 
Job Summary: Organizes and coordinates technical, administrative, logistical and managerial support for the successful implementation of projects in Eastern Congo.  Provides technical, administrative, and fiscal backstopping, assuring quality, impact and cost effectiveness of the project.  Provides leadership and assists in defining the program’s strategic direction. Effectively supports implementation of the project vision; provides guidance and assistance in reporting, documentation and knowledge management; supports evaluation and monitoring and evaluation; identifies opportunities and prepares proposals; and liaises with donors, and partners. Promotes an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.

Qualifications (Required):
 
1.      Masters level degree in health or related field.
2.      Experience as a project manager working in international health.
3.      Experience supervising professional and support staff in a multicultural, multi-linguistic environment.
4.      Demonstrated performance as a decision-maker with excellent interpersonal skills and capable of directing and managing change, inspiring teamwork and high performing teams.
5.      Demonstrated leadership in working with host country officials from the health, community, NGO/FBO/CBO sectors.
6.      Ability to speak, read and write French and English.
 
FT position with excellent benefits. EOE.  Please apply online through the Careers Page of our website:  www.imaworldhealth.org.
 
 
 
Liberian Healthcare Initiative
 
Liberian Healthcare Initiative, a CCIH affiliate, is seeking healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, or physician assistants, to go to Liberia for two to three months to train Liberian healthcare workers. This program is committed to the long-term rehabilitation of the health infrastructure and systems of the country. Some financial support may be available. Contact the Coordinator, Robert Peirce, Esquire, by email at rpeircejr@peircelaw.com
 
 
 
 
Life Builders Ministries International is seeking medical staff with short term or long term commitments to serve in the 80-bed hospital that will be opened to the public before the end of the year. It is located in Lagos, Nigeria, and Life Builders will provide accommodations and food for all short-term team members. For more information or to offer your services as a volunteer, please contact Rev. Emmanuel Ogunyemi, Ph.D. at eogunyemi@yahoo.com.
 
 
 
LifeNet International
 
LifeNet International (LN) is a not-for-profit organization that creates innovative solutions for the everyday health challenges facing East Africa's poor. LN recently launched our Conversion Franchise initiative for church-based clinics in Burundi, East Africa to dramatically improve clinical health outcomes. By year-end 2011, LN aims to partner with 20 church-based clinics throughout the country.

LN is currently searching for a Medical Director to lead the expansion of our Conversion Franchise initiative in Burundi. The ideal candidate is an extraordinary individual with the drive and ability to grow a small scale project into a nationwide network of significant impact. Strong applicants will have a demonstrated ability to improve clinical health outcomes, a commitment to live and work in a developing country, and fluency in French. Interested applicants should contact AJ Wilson.
 
 
 
Medical Teams International
 
Medical Teams International is a nonprofit Christian Relief and Development Organization. To find more information about and to apply for the positions listed below, please visit the website.
     
    Chicago, IL
              Senior Development Officer
    Redmond, WA
              Development Officer II
    Haiti 
    Country Director
    Portland, OR
    Allied Health Training Specialist
    HIV & AIDS Advisor
    Manager of Emergency Relief
    Director of Emergency Relief
 
 
 
Samaritan's Purse
 
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. 
 
Samaritan's Purse looks for motivated, competent and qualified individuals whose educational and life skills meet their needs and who have a heart and passion for the Gospel and the ability to get the job done. They are particularly interested in those who have developing country experience. Foreign languages are not generally required but are beneficial. SP offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
 
International Positions
The following Samaritan's Purse international positions are open.The SP international field staff assignments are full-time positions with heavy workloads in harsh and oftentimes unstable environments. International field staff usually serve a minimum of 12 months, and terms of service are determined by program needs and applicant availability. For more information and to apply for these positions, go to the website. For additional information and questions, contact the International HR Manager.  
  
 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Logistician, DR Congo (863)
Haiti
Heavy Equipment Operators, Haiti (860)
Heavy Equipment-Fleet Mechanic, Haiti (871)
Program Coordinator (Water, Sanitation & Health) (919)
Honduras
   Field Accountant (926)
Kenya
   Regional Field Information Officer (971)
Liberia
Program Manager (Food Security, WFP) (899)
Mozambique
   Program Manager (Water, Sanitation & Health) (880)
South Sudan
Area Coordinator, Unity State (980)
Field Accountant, Unity State (960)
Logistitian (917)
Program Manager (Human Resources) (929)
Program Manager (Water, Sanitation & Health) (658)
Senior Operations Manager (930)
Uganda
Program Manager (Maternal Child Health) (972)
Regional Program Development Officer, Africa (959)
 
 
 
Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:59 )