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.

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.

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.

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant, Elective / Job ID: 1463

Started as a community health and development project this organisation has expanded to include a 150-bed hospital training for midwives and nurses a research hub and an English-speaking school for children up to grade 10. The project has a holistic approach which seeks spiritual physical social and emotional transformation. There is a paediatric rehabilitation department which treats mainly children with cerebral palsy but also children with other disabilities. There is a clubfoot program and assistive devices are produced on location.

The hospital operates a rehabilitation unit for disabled children for up to 6 inpatients and over 1500 outpatients both at the hospital and in remote community clinics. Adult therapy services are offered for in- and out-patients. The project is seeking a physiotherapist or occupational therapist to give clinical support and guidance to our local therapy assistants in all three therapy disciplines. Other paramedical nursing and medical staff are also sought. A commitment of at least 1 year is preferable.

Some clinical experience is preferred. A successful applicant should be prepared to meet clinical needs as they arise as well as contribute to training. Those with research interests will find opportunity to work on existing projects.

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months / Job ID: 1735

A non-profit organization where expatriate professionals serve in partnership with local staff to build capacity in the sectors of health and development working together in hope for the welfare of the people of the country.

To train Afghan ophthalmologists in specific evaluation and treatment techniques such as: vitreoretinal surgery PKP/LKP prosthetic implantation evaluation and treatment of retinoblastoma chemotherapy and laser therapy orbit blow-out fracture surgery pediatric ophthalmology and glaucoma.

S/He is an accredited ophthalmologist a highly motivated independent worker and thinker who is still a team player. S/He is able to teach theory and demonstrate clinical/surgical principals/procedures. Functional English is needed.

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 1412

This project has served for many years in the rehabilitation of children affected by disability. Our vision is That all may have abundant life our purpose Serve God through serving the poor. Around 2000 children are seen annually at the hospitals central clinic and 4000 in community clinics. Over 500 assistive devices were produced last year and nearly 400 club feet were treated by the Ponseti method.

The rehab center staff including one pediatric doctor (part-time) a pediatric rehab physio and an occupational therapist would welcome a qualified orthotist with pediatric experience to come and initiate a service for CP children and children with complicated club-feet. We need to start making our own ankle foot orthoses. At present children are sent to a center approximately 1 hour away by vehicle but the quality of the work there is not good and the splints often break. We need someone to set up a small workshop within the assistive devices work and train local staff.

You need pediatric experience in making orthotics and an interest in training local staff to provide such services on an ongoing basis. Flexibility and willingness to work at practical solutions with limited resources are essential qualities

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 1465

Started as a community health and development project this organisation has expanded to include a 150-bed hospital training for midwives and nurses a research hub and an English-speaking school for children up to grade 10. The project has a holistic approach which seeks spiritual physical social and emotional transformation.

The project is seeking a qualified anaesthetist to support the team of non-medical anaesthetists here. The anaesthetic team consists of 2 senior nurse anaesthetists (trained by visiting foreigners over the years) a medical assistant anaesthetist and several nurses. The hospital has 3 operating theatres one for mainly general/gynaecology one for obstetrics and one for small procedures and endoscopies. Most of the caseload is obstetrics (with many high risk cases) gynae and general surgery. There are 3600 deliveries per year with a 20 Caesarean section rate. We occasionally operate on neonates as well as all other age groups.There is a need for a physician anaesthetist to expand the teaching of the newer anaesthesia nurses to improve the skills of existing nurses to help manage complex patients within a limited resource setting and to maintain resuscitation skills.

The project is seeking a qualified anaesthetist (consultant/attending or senior trainee). He or she will need to be prepared to meet clinical needs as they arise as well as contribute to training. Those with research interests will find opportunity to work on existing projects.

Asia, Medical / Health, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 1467

Started as a community health and development project this organisation has expanded to include a 150-bed hospital training for midwives and nurses a research hub and an English-speaking school for children up to grade 10. The project has a holistic approach which seeks spiritual physical social and emotional transformation.

The hospital offers laboratory services to support its 150 inpatient beds and an average of 200+ outpatients daily. Basic haematology biochemistry immunohaematology serology and microbiology services are offered. The hospital seeks a Laboratory Physician to support our trained national laboratory staff to offer a quality-assured laboratory service for this busy general hospital.

The hospital seeks a Laboratory Physician ideally for 6 to 12 months or more. Doctors are needed who are prepared to meet needs as they arise as well as contribute to training. Those with research interests will find opportunity to work on existing projects.

Asia, Medical / Health, 2+ years / Job ID: 1766

We are a cancer institute in the northwest of an Asian country. The state has one of the highest cancer incidences in the country.

We are looking for committed doctors who can help the hospital to meet this need.

We are looking for looking for qualified doctors with an open mind and a servant attitude. They should have the ability to learn the local language.

Asia, Medical / Health, 2+ years / Job ID: 1788

This project founded in 1999 is dedicated to serving people affected by disabilities throughout Southeast Asia through the free distribution of wheelchairs and other mobility aids custom fitted to each users needs and environment. The project accomplishes this through working with partners both locally and around the world.To date the project has provided aid to tens of thousands of patients and continues to expand its services to meet the needs of the hundreds of thousands of individuals still in need.

We are seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee and coordinate upcoming wheelchair distribution events. These events involve adapting and fitting pre-selected wheelchairs for recipients across Southeast Asia. Your primary responsibilities will include event scheduling wheelchair selection pre-distribution preparation and on-site event management. Working closely with management you will ensure the smooth flow of operations during distribution events. These events typically occur 1-2 times per month and accommodate up to 100 patients over several days. You will also coordinate a team working under your supervision to accomplish the necessary tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity in disabilities and assistive devices as well as a background in Physical or Occupational Therapy.

You will be willing to commit to at least three years have a passion for serving the disadvantaged and possess excellent communication skills. You will be familiar with wheelchair selection and preparation gained through a PT or OT background. You will also possess strong organisational abilities effective interpersonal and time management skills and creative problem-solving abilities.