Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) - Dungu
Overview of project
To support medical relief projects in the potentially insecure locations around Dungu.
Responsibilities
To facilitate achievement of the medical objectives to reduce morbidity and mortality in the area by delivering quality emergency healthcare in the Dungu area, and where the LRA emergency may spread.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Nursing / Midwifery or qualification as a Medical Doctor
- Education in humanitarian work desirable
- Training in tropical medicine desirable
Experience
- 2 years of professional experience after medical training
- 1 year of work experience in a developing country desirable
- Good working knowledge of French
Medair minimum working requirements for the field
- Committed to Medair values
- At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field (more experience preferred)
- Willing to commit to Medair for a minimum of one year
- Single, or married without children (or no dependent children)
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
- Successful completion of Medair Relief/Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
How to apply
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:
http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/
We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org
Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.
Reference Code: RW_7XFFFG-8
