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COUNTRY DIRECTOR, BALTIC SEA VILNIUS, LITHUANIA Family Health International seeks a Country Director. Duties: serve as FHI/IMPACT representative in the Baltic Sea Region (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad); provide technical assistance and management support to local public and private sector counterparts in the implementation of regional HIV/AIDS prevention activities; and ensure that all results under FHI's purview in the Baltic Sea Region are achieved within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. REQUIRES: Master's or doctoral level degree in public health or related field; 7 years experience in the management of HIV/AIDS, STI and Injecting Drug Use programming, and health service delivery programs, preferably in Central and Eastern Europe, Baltic States or NIS; and fluency in Russian. Prefers: knowledge of one or more of Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian. Send cover letter stating salary requirements and resume or curriculum vitae to: Human Resources, Family Health International, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201; fax: 703-516-9781; or email: [email protected] No expatriate benefits offered. ******************************* THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE The Center for Victims of Torture seeks candidates for the following positions. Please send resume and cover letter indicating where you saw the announcement to: Melinda Czaia - LW, Director of Training Services, The Center for Victims of Torture, 717 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455, U.S.A.; Fax: (612) 627-4144; or Email: [email protected] COUNTRY DIRECTORS SIERRA LEONE & GUINEA, WEST AFRICA The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking a Country Director to oversee the psychosocial mental health project in Guinea and Sierra Leone for refugees or internally displaced persons who have suffered torture and war trauma. This position will be for at least one year. EOE. RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Development: Assess needs of the refugee populations in the program area of torture and trauma rehabilitation. Develop funding proposals. Represent CVT with donors, the host government, international and national organizations. Program Management: Oversee all aspects of the program, including: addressing mental health needs of the refugee populations; assuring effective coordination of all parties; overseeing establishment and implementation of program assessments, objectives, activities and evaluations, Select, orient and supervise expatriate and local staff. Administration/Financial: Liaise with headquarters and ensure policies and plans are carried out. Monitor and manage security situation and protocols. Monitor all financial aspects to ensure all fiscal and funder-required policy controls are carried out. Prepare and submit forecast budgets, financial and activity reports. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum years overseas experience in high-level international NGO management. Familiarity with mental health programs desired. Familiarity with private, US government, UN and multi-lateral funders. Experience with financial management of NGO's. Demonstrated ability in donor proposal development, implementation, project monitoring, evaluation and negotiating skills. Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong oral and written communications skills; strong computer skills. Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills. Ability to work in unpredictable, politically unstable, isolated environment, lacking in amenities. Graduate degree preferred. Fluency in English. Salary range: Competitive and negotiable with benefits. MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/TRAINERS GUINEA & SIERRA LEONE The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking psychosocial mental health clinicians and trainers for work in refugee camps in Guinea and Sierra Leone for refugees who have suffered torture and war trauma. Positions will be for at least one year. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide psychosocial mental health intervention for refugee children and adults in region camps, in the form of individual counseling, group therapy and community/large group training & activities. Carryout needs assessment in refugee camps to determine appropriate mental health interventions for refugees who have been tortured and/or traumatized by war, to include identification of: target population, appropriate program intervention models, program sites. Design and carryout training program for refugee community counselors - including on-going training. Coordinate with other assistance organizations in the area through referrals, implementing partner meetings to assure appropriate and efficient coverage of services. Participate in the design and implementation of a program evaluation. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters or Ph.D. in Psychology, or Clinical Social Work. Understanding of and experience implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions in Africa for refugees who have suffered torture and trauma. Experience providing individual, group, and community mental health interventions for children and adults traumatized by torture and/or war. Fluency in English, French desirable. Understanding of and experience designing and providing training for mental health counselors using adult experiential learning activities and training of trainers, and sensitization on the effects of trauma and war. Experience working overseas in a refugee camp in Africa. Understanding of and experience working with cultures and customs of Guinea and Sierra Leone. Experience supervising mental health counselors. Experience carrying out needs assessment. Experience carrying out program evaluations. Ability to work in an environment that is unpredictable, politically unstable, isolated, lacking in western amenities. Salary range: Competitive and negotiable with benefits. ******************************* ASIA REGIONAL NEWBORN HEALTH TECHNICAL SPECIALIST Save The Children, a US and international relief and development agency, currently seeks a Newborn Health Technical Specialist to bring knowledge of delivery and newborn care practices in developing countries to the Saving Newborn Lives initiative. This critical person will provide technical support to improve the quality of delivery care and to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. S/he will assist our South Asia focus countries with the implementation of the strategic plan for the program and review existing protocols, training guidance and curricula for community level birth attendants, midwives and other health providers. Qualified candidates must possess: 5-8 years experience in delivery care and maternal/neonatal health program implementation in developing countries, particularly South Asia. Clinical skills experience required with public health training. Training experience with various levels of primary care providers and strong English writing and communication skills required. Able to travel 40+% time in Asia and work under pressure with limited supervision. Forward resume to: Save The Children, Dept. HR/1481/RS, 54 Wilton Rd, Westport, CT 06880, fax: (203) 221-4077 or e-mail: [email protected] EOE M/F/D/V. ******************************* HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL Helen Keller International, the international division of Helen Keller Worldwide, an international non-governmental organization that provides technical assistance seeks candidates for the following positions. Submit cover letter, current curriculum vitae in English and a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English and French, to one of the following addresses: Helen Keller International, 01 BP 6493, Abidjan 01, C“te d'Ivoire; email: [email protected], Attn: Catherine Tano or Ms. Eileen Chu, Helen Keller Worldwide, 352 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010; email: [email protected] and [email protected] Please include contact telephone, fax numbers and - email address. Applications should be submitted by February 8, 2002. COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE COTE D'IVOIRE, WEST AFRICA Duties: head operations in C“te d'Ivoire, West Africa currently concentrating on the control of onchocerciasis; implement current projects, seek funding for new projects and strengthen and expand our programs; responsible for managing a small staff in Abidjan; and develop funding opportunities to secure our basic programs and develop other programs to prevent blindness and educate and rehabilitate the blind. The position is based in Abidjan, but will require substantial travel within country, and some travel in the Africa region. REQUIRES: Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition or Agronomy; 5 years field experience in public health nutrition programs, with a focus on micronutrients; demonstrated ability to manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment; ability to design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations; experience in, or willingness to learn about other eye health programs, particularly onchocerciasis; fluent in French and English; and proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, EPI-INFO and be Internet users. Prefers: interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to raise funds. The initial contract is for 2 years with possibility of renewal depending on funding. REGIONAL VITAMIN A TRAINER ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE, WEST AFRICA Working in partnership with UNICEF, we have recently secured funding to support sustained high coverage of vitamin A supplementation as National Immunization Days (NIDs) for polio eradication are phased out. Duties: coordinate this initiative covers 5 program countries (Cameroon, C“te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Togo) and will include 6 other countries in regional workshops; coordinate workshop design; inventory and assess existing vitamin A training modules in the region; assist partner countries and agencies in developing vitamin A training strategies and modules; provide training of trainers; coordinate Helen Keller International's reporting on the current grant; and support country offices and regional offices in developing new funding opportunities to support nutrition programs. REQUIRES: Master's degree in Public Health or Nutrition; 5 years field experience in public health nutrition programs, with a focus on micronutrients; ability to design and implement workshops, seminars, monitoring systems and evaluations; proven ability to provide technical assistance to host country counterparts and partner organizations; solid report writing skills; fluent in French and English; and proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, EPI-INFO and be Internet users. Prefers: good interpersonal skills. The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding. ******************************* HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA, CARIBBEAN & ASIA Catholic Medical Mission Board's Medical Volunteer Program seeks to place US and Canadian licensed Health Care Professionals at facilities in developing countries. These include physicians, registered nurses, physical therapists, and dentists. Volunteers are placed in Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, and Asia. Depending on skill and location, the mission term may vary from 2 weeks to 2 years. Room and board provided. Travel costs, health insurance and stipend provided for long- term volunteers (one year or longer). At the moment vacancies include: Family Practitioner in Honduras, Jamaica, and Kenya; General Surgeons in Nigeria and Papua New Guinea; Physical Therapist and OB/GYN in Swaziland and Jamaica; and Midwife in Zambia and Jamaica. Contact: Rosemary DeCostanzo, Coordinator; phone: (800) 678-5659, ext. 32; or e-mail: [email protected] ******************************* TEAM LEADER: EXPERT IN DECENTRALIZATION, PLANNING & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GUINEA GFA MEDICA, a German planning department specialized in the implementation of Public Health Projects in developing countries, seeks a Teamleader: Expert in Decentralization, Planning and Resource Management. PASSIP aims to improve the quality of health care services and the performance of the Health care system through the implementation of a decentralization process and personnel resource development of the Ministry for Public Health (MSP). Technical support is scheduled in the 3 regions Bok‚, Kankan and N'z‚r‚kor‚ in health administration in the field of planning and administration as well as in the implementation of on-going education, research and social mobilization. Duties: cooperate with the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Public Health; support the Minster for Health in the field of decentralization, planning and resource management at the central level; coordinate and support the development of regional capacities in the field of decentralization and training as well as of the implementation and evaluation of the regional plans; and coordinate the activities of the 5 regional experts and short-term experts. REQUIRES: Health Economist or Medical Doctor degree in Public Health; 15+ years professional experience with 5 years in developing countries at central level in the field of Public Health; experience in management, administration and financing of the Health Sector; experience in the decentralization process of health sector services as well as in financing and administration of Health sector services; European nationality; excellent command of French; and strong oral and written communication skills as well as a good command of informatics. Project is for 36 months. Deadline is February 20, 2002. Send resume via email to: [email protected] Reference job code: PMU/WTO-M BRU02EU017. ******************************* PROGRAM MANAGER IRAQI KURDISTAN (NORTHERN IRAQ) The Washington Kurdish Institute, a non profit organisation based in Washington, DC, seeks a Program Manager for a one-year community health project in northern Iraq. Projected activities aim to develop medical treatment and research infrastructures by training health workers, targeting underserved populations and establishing monitoring mechanisms to help assess long term health effects of regional conflicts. Projected treatment and monitoring programs will address: maternal/child health, cancer diagnosis/treatment and palliative care; other major medical disorders. Program Manager will hire local staff and coordinate training programs to develop projects at primary, secondary and tertiary levels (in conjunction with regional health officials, university and NGO partners). Program Manager will be based in Erbil with regular travel to program sites in Suliemaniyah and Dohuk governorates. Program Manager will be responsible to Washington-based Program Director and Liverpool-based Medical Director and will be primary regional interface for program staff and partners outside the region. Duties and Responsibilities: Hire and supervise local staff; Establish two local administrative offices with financial/programmatic oversight to reflect multiple donor requirements; Establish two small health centers; Coordinate medical exchange program for visiting doctors with medical colleges; Coordinate training of health workers; Develop rural/urban folic acid education, distribution and monitoring models with local NGOs; Provide assistance for antenatal care programs; Assist Ministry of Health develop regional cancer and birth defect registries; Frequent meetings and coordination with health ministry officials, other local government officials, university officials, representatives of United Nations agencies and humanitarian NGOs working in the region; and Regular activity and financial reporting to WKI office .Qualifications: At least five years experience managing international health programs in the field; M.D., RN, or MPH degree; Previous experience working in the Middle East; and English fluency. Kurdish or Arabic language skills also strongly preferred. Salary: $40,000 - $50,000, commensurate with experience, plus local housing allowance and health care, other benefits. Send applications to [email protected], Washington Kurdish Institute, 605 G St. SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA. ******************************* COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE COTE D'IVOIRE, WEST AFRICA Helen Keller International, the international division of Helen Keller Worldwide, is an international non-governmental organization that provides technical assistance. Its mission is to save the sight and the lives of the most vulnerable in the human family and to educate and rehabilitate the blind. We are seeking a Country Representative to head our operations in C“te d'Ivoire, West Africa. Currently the major thrust of our program in C“te d'Ivoire is in control of onchocerciasis. We have just secured funding to support national vitamin A supplementation. The primary responsibility will be to implement current projects, but at the same time seek funding for new projects and strengthen and expand our programs. The representative will be responsible for the managing of a small staff of in Abidjan. The Country Representative will also be responsible for developing funding opportunities to secure our basic programs and developing other programs to prevent blindness and to educate and rehabilitate the blind. The Country Representative will report to the Regional Director based in Abidjan, and collaborate closely with headquarters and other field offices. The position is based in Abidjan, but will require substantial travel within country, and some travel in the Africa region. The ideal candidate should have at least a Masters Degree in Public Health, Nutrition or Agronomy and at least 5 years of field experience in public health nutrition programs, with a focus on micronutrients. Skills should include: demonstrated ability to manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment, the ability to design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations. Experience in, or willingness to learn about other eye health programs, particularly onchocerciasis, is necessary. Candidates must be fluent in French and English. At a minimum, candidates must be proficient in the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and EPI-INFO and be Internet users. Given the nature of the position, a premium will be placed on interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to raise funds. The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding. Interested persons should submit: (1) cover letter (2) current curriculum vitae in English (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English and French, to one of the following addresses: Helen Keller International, 01 BP 6493, Abidjan 01, C“te d'Ivoire, e-mail [email protected], Attn: Catherine Tano or to our HQ e-mail address [email protected] Please include contact telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address. Helen Keller International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minority and disabled candidates. Helen Keller International maintains a non smoking environment. Applications should be submitted by February 8, 2002. We anticipate that the successful candidate will be in Abidjan on or about March 15, 2002. Helen Keller International offers salary and benefits competitive with other international NGOs. ******************************* INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a non-profit, non-sectarian, voluntary agency providing assistance to refugees around the world, seeks candidates for the following positions. Send resume, 3 references, and cover letter with position title and location to: (appropriate contact), International Rescue Committee, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168-1289; phone: (212) 551-3000; fax: (212) 551-3170; or email: (listed below). FIELD COORDINATOR MAE HONG SON, THAILAND Duties: oversee comprehensive primary health care, emergency relief and capacity building and development projects provided by IRC-Thailand in 3 Karenni refugee camps on the Thai-Burmese border; responsible for overall administrative and fiscal management of the Mae Hong Son field office; assess and establish new initiatives; liaise with refugee leaders, Thai government officials, visiting donors and other interested parties at the provincial level; and coordinate assessment, strategic and annual planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all IRC-MHS projects, ensuring that all program interventions are community-based, sustainable and foster self-reliance. REQUIRES: experience in supervising staff in an international setting; excellent communications skills; and experience in program and project administration and financial management. Prefers: Thai language skills. This is an accompanied post. Contact: Carrie Schildroth; [email protected] Length: one year. PROGRAM MANAGER NAIROBI, KENYA The Kenya program implements relief and rehabilitation programs for refugees and the local host community in Kakuma refugee camp. The program facilitates health and self-reliance activities for approximately 85,000 refugees as well as 8,500 members of the local Turkana community. Duties: responsible for implementing reporting, monitoring, and proposal writing plans agreed upon with the Country Director, and Kakuma Program Coordinator; provide information and on-going support to the field office; establish and maintain a reporting structure with identified timelines to ensure field and donor reports and proposals are accurate and submitted on time; train field staff in proposal and report writing in collaboration with Program Coordinator; and represent IRC Kakuma at meetings with donors, the government and other agencies. REQUIRES: graduate degree in International Development or relative field experience; 5 years overseas experience, preferably in developing countries and in managerial positions; knowledge of Word and Excel; good writing and budget-tracking skills; and effective program implementation skills. Prefers: regional experience. This is an unaccompanied post. Contact: Carrie Schildroth; [email protected] Length: one year. BORDER EYE PROGRAM MANAGER MAE HONG SON, THAILAND Duties: pilot children's eyeglasses program in Karenni camps in Mae Hong Son including evaluation, documentation and integration strategy; manage other eye program activities (health worker training); designing and implement the IRC eye program exit strategy including consideration of cost-recovery options for eyeglasses; increase the technical and managerial capacity of the Border Eye Program officer to ensure the handover of program management; provide technical and managerial support to the Border Eye Program Officer in training refugee health workers including training 20 medics to prescribe eyeglasses for school children and training eye workers in primary eye care including Training of Trainers; supply and monitor eyeglass supplies for children and adult glasses in refugee camp eye clinics and monitor performance of health workers in eye clinics; and coordinate program activities with and offer technical support for 5 international medical NGO's and other health programs serving refugees and displaced along the border. REQUIRES: ophthalmic nurse, ophthalmologist, optometrist or other suitable eye training or relevant practical experience with refractive errors and basic eye diseases. Prefers: field experience working in relevant relief or development programs; public health background; experience in training health workers; experience in program evaluation; and Thai, Burmese, Karen or Karenni language ability. Contact: Carrie Schildroth; [email protected] Length: one year. HEALTH COORDINATOR LOKI, SUDAN Duties: responsible for overall planning, development and implementation of the IRC's PHC program in South Sudan; conduct assessments of site programs and provide support to health staff; attend health related meetings and liaise with the Nairobi program office; assist the South Sudan Program Coordinator to identify health program opportunities; draft health sector proposals, budgets and plans of action; formulate health program goals, objectives and intervention strategies; supervise and monitor field activities to improve the overall quality of care of the IRC PHC program; review health programs through periodic field visits; ensure appropriate stocks of essential supplies are maintained in liaison with the field manager; and develop ongoing education programs for health staff. REQUIRES: strong public health background; experience working in Africa, preferably in Southern Sudan; ability to write proposals; experience working in complex emergencies; NGO experience; and ability to do health assessments. Prefers: Arabic speaker. This position is unaccompanied. Contact: Carrie Schildroth; [email protected] Length: one year. HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER, DRC BUKAVU, DRC Duties: responsible for overseeing all IRC health interventions in Kabare Health Zone; responsible for planning, developing and implementing emergency health interventions (in -collaboration with the Health Coordinator) as needed, while planning longer-term public health programs; define program direction and initiate project proposal submissions; write project proposal narratives and detailed budgets; establish and maintain a regular system of project evaluation and progress monitoring; track mortality, morbidity and cumulative health statistics relevant to IRC programs; and conduct health assessments. REQUIRES: MD or RN degree; experience working in unstable or conflict areas; experience following restrictive security procedures; 2 years extensive experience in implementing and managing health programs in developing countries or refugee settings; experience supervising staff; experience working with the UN, EU, international and national NGOs and government agencies; experience in conducting health and public health assessments (KAP surveys, mortality studies, population estimates, EPI coverage rates, focus groups, etc); competent in Windows 95, MS office programs (Word, Excel), email programs and database experience; and speak French. Prefers: MPH. This is an unaccompanied post. Contact: Christian Bowman; [email protected] Length: one year. SOCIAL WORKER KIBONDO, TANZANIA The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is the health service provider in the refugee camps of Nduta, Mtendeli and Karago in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region, western Tanzania. The refugee population is currently 125,000 persons, from Burundi. As part of the health program, IRC provides Reproductive health services including VCT (for HIV/AIDS) and counseling, treatment, general assistance to survivors of sexual and gender based violence. Duties: improve the counseling skills of health program staff; evaluate counseling skills of all IRC counselors in SGBV, HIV/AIDS and adolescent programs; evaluate previous counseling training modules used by IRC; identify training needs of IRC counselors; prepare training plan and workshops and seminars; facilitate trainings and workshops for counselors on counseling skills and techniques, focusing on counseling of survivors of violence (in particular women) and persons living with HIV/AIDS; perform formal and on the job training of health staff on counseling; and develop counselor training modules and manuals for use by the program. REQUIRES: social worker or social sciences degree with counseling qualification (licensed counselor); 2 years experience overseas or counseling in a multi-cultural setting; knowledge of VCT; experience in training counselors; excellent English communication and proposal and report writing skills; excellent computer skills; work experience in a multi-cultural setting; and flexibility and adaptability to live in a rural, remote area with very limited resources. Prefers: Africa experience; knowledge of Ki-swahili; Master's degree in Social Work; and knowledge of French. Contact: Susan Riehl; [email protected] Length: 12 months. EMERGENCY RESPONSE ROSTER WORLDWIDE In order to strengthen IRC's capacity to mount a rapid response to refugee crises, we maintain an Emergency Response (ER) Roster. Members of the Roster must be ready to leave within 72 hours, available for 3 months, and are contacted first when an emergency arises. We are recruiting for the following sectors: Emergency Coordinator, Child Survival, Administration, Psychosocial, Health, Finance, Water and Sanitation, Logistics, and Shelter. If selected as a candidate, you will be contacted for an interview. If selected for deployment, you will be hired as IRC staff. All responses will be added to our recruitment database and considered for future assignments. We are also collecting curriculum vitaes for future assignments in the Balkan Region in the following areas: Education Manager, Health Manager, Logistician, Microbiologist, Micro-Enterprise, Nutritionist, Psychosocial, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Program, Shelter Engineer, Transport Manager, Health Coordinator, Finance Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Water Sanitation Engineer. REQUIRES (all positions): one year overseas experience in a conflict area. All positions are 6-12 months. Please send resume, indicating appropriate sector, to: Christian Bowman; [email protected] ******************************* DC AREA CONSULTING FIRM The international health division of a major Washington DC area consulting firm seeks candidates for the following positions. Send curriculum vitae and cover letter to: email: [email protected] COUNTRY DIRECTOR UZBEKISTAN Duties: direct the Uzbekistan management team of a USAID-financed Central Asia health reform program, providing leadership to health reform activities in the country in concert with technical advisors and regional program management personnel; provide leadership to strategic planning processes for the Uzbekistan country program and all activities being implemented nationally and at the project's pilot site; provide technical input and guidance to ensure high quality programs and products; supervise and mentor an experienced team of junior and senior program staff in national and field site offices; develop and oversee implementation of scopes of work by visiting international consultants and regional program staff; liaise with USAID and collaborating organizations, as well as host country institutions; and participate as a member of the Regional Management Team for the overall Central Asia program, contributing to the development of regional technical and management strategies. REQUIRES: advanced degree in public health, management, international relations, Central Asian studies or related field; professional experience in program management, coordination and supervision in an international setting; 4 years work experience with a Ph.D. or 7 years with a Masters degree; experience working in a multi- cultural environment; excellent writing skills; and familiarity with USAID regulations. Prefers: experience in NIS or Eastern Europe; and ability to work in Russian language. TECHNICAL ADVISOR, MEDICAL EDUCATION KAZAKHSTAN. For a USAID-financed Central Asia health reform program. Duties: engage in policy dialogue on pre-service and in-service medical education, including restructuring of the medical education system, with policy makers, health professionals, medical education and research institutes; coordinate closely with family medicine trainers and departments on the content of curricula, accreditation processes for these curricula, and the institutionalization of family medicine; contribute to the development and implementation of doctor and nurse training programs, residency programs in family medicine and public health training; contribute to the introduction of evidence-based medicine concepts and principles into medical education, link education with service delivery practices; provide input to educators on modern pedagogical techniques in the fields of health and medicine; plan and implement activities in medical education throughout the region; and liaise with other donors working in medical education in Central Asia. REQUIRES: 4-6 years experience with Medical Degree; 7-10 years with Master's Degree in the fields of medicine, public health, medical education; experience managing and supervising staff in a multi-cultural environment; excellent writing skills; and ability to travel within region. Prefers: experience in NIS or Eastern Europe; ability to work in Russian language; and MD with extensive experience in restructuring education programs for health professionals, developing curricula, and implementing modern pedagogical techniques in developed or developing country settings. MANAGEMENT & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ADVISOR AMMAN, JORDAN Within a major USAID-funded primary health care improvement project in Jordan. Duties: responsible for project reproductive health activities and for assisting with implementation of project's management component; manage integration of reproductive health activities at health center and community levels; identify and address cross cutting issues that affect health centers' ability to deliver services; assist Quality Councils to strengthen management of clinic network, developing or strengthening key management systems; implement management training programs that respond to needs at the governorate, directorate and health center levels; implement a sustainability plan to institutionalize key outcomes and results; prepare reports and evaluations; and participate in general project activities. REQUIRES: formal course work in reproductive or maternal health; 10 years international experience in the fields of health care management, management training and reproductive health; Master's degree in management, training or public health (such as MPA, HSA, MPH); experience in management of reproductive health programs; understanding of health facility operations; experience in development and implementation of management systems; experience with capacity building at the district or provincial level (planning, monitoring, use of information in decision making, supervision systems); experience in training management principles and techniques; and fluency in English. Prefers: experience in the region, especially Jordan; and Arabic language skills. KNOWLEDGE MANAGER WASHINGTON, DC AREA The international health division of a major Washington DC area consulting firm seeks a Knowledge Manager. Duties: coordinate strategic thinking and technical direction of the division's portfolio; foster technical exchanges and cross-project learning; manage production and dissemination functions of division's products and information; develop division's technical review and quality assurance process and monitor its application; facilitate the strategic thinking and technical direction of division's projects; plan and coordinate annual portfolio review; foster technical exchanges and cross-project learning; design and coordinate appropriate systems for technical exchanges within and outside company; supervise division staff; and participate in new business development. REQUIRES: advanced degree in Public Health, International Relations or other relevant field; 8-10 years work experience in the field of international health, program management, research or technical publication management; professional experience in program management, research data gathering and analysis or technical publication management; experience in managing USAID-funded projects; and U.S. citizens, residents or otherwise documented to work in the United States. Prefers: experience working in culturally diverse settings and managing culturally diverse staff; and extensive experience working overseas. ******************************* PROJECT HOPE Project HOPE, a non-profit international health and education foundation, seeks candidates for the following positions. Send (e-mail preferred) cover letter and resume to: Cindy Marino, Project HOPE; Carter Hall Lane, Millwood, VA 22646; 800-544-4673; Fax: 540-837- 9052; or e-mail: [email protected] Reference Job # listed at the end of description. TUBERCULOSIS EDUCATOR CENTRAL ASIA Duties: assist in the development of TB program and pilot sites based on WHO DOTS diagnosis and treatment methodology in Tadjikistan; work closely with Project HOPE's Program Director in Central Asia, the HOPE headquarters team, and Project HOPE's local TB staff; and collaborate with WHO, World Bank, USAID and other international organizations in the expansion of the program. REQUIRES: medical doctor certified in pulmonary or infectious disease with focus on TB management; experience in treatment of pediatric TB; and English fluency. Prefers: international experience; and Russian language ability. Reference Job # 67-IC. CHILD SURVIVAL & MCH PROGRAM EVALUATORS UZBEK We anticipate needing Child Survival and Maternal and Child Health evaluators with specific experience in evaluation of USAID-funded CS and MCH programs according to USAID guidelines and utilizing participatory techniques. REQUIRES: English fluency; and international experience in CS or MCH. Some assignments require additional language ability in Russian, Uzbek, French or Spanish. Short-term (1-3 week) assignments. Reference Job # 204-IC. PROGRAM DIRECTOR SHANGHAI, CHINA Duties: plan, direct, implement and supervise the facility and education development of Project HOPE's Shanghai Children's Medical Center and Shanghai Second Medical University projects; and maintain close relationships with university, hospital and government authorities. REQUIRES: Master's degree in hospital or business administration; experience with hospital operations and management; and international experience. Prefers: Mandarin language ability. Reference Job #244-IC. TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER MALAWI Duties: responsible for the technical support and guidance of all the programmes under Project HOPE- Malawi, through working with Programme Managers and headquarters staff in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes' technical activities. REQUIRES: health-related degree or degree in Social Science; considerable experience in proposal writing, research and conducting baseline and evaluation studies; considerable experience in programme technical support; 2-3 years in donor-funded projects; experience in providing leadership and working with multiple programmes, within a multidisciplinary and challenging environment; experience in adult education, community-based health interventions and supervision of team members; excellent written and oral communication skills; good organization, interpersonal, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills; computer literate; proficiency in English; and work experience in Southern Sub-Saharan Africa. Prefers: Master's degree. Reference Job # 203-IC. ******************************* MEDICAL DIRECTOR ETHIOPIA A unique, challenging opportunity for American licensed Physician available the summer of 2002 in African Rain Forest. Two year position involves physician acting as Medical Director of a small hospital built and operated by an American organization. For further information, please check website www.lalmba.org or email [email protected] ******************************* PROJECT MANAGER ETHIOPIAN RAIN FOREST This is a volunteer position, but has lots of benefits, not the least of which is living in an African rain forest. Position is available in February, 2002, for two years. No medical knowledge or experience is required nor language skills are necessary other than English. We need a project manager for a small hospital and medical center situated in south-western Ethiopia. This project is staffed and operated by an American organization which has been working in Africa for 38 years. The project consists of a very busy outpatient clinic, a small hospital, and various community health-related activities. There are presently four Americans working there--two physicians responsible for the clinic and hospital, a public health nurse who is developing rural health projects, immunization programs, and health education as well as a project manager (a non- medical person). The people we serve in this area are very poor and have never before had any modern medical care available to them. The project manager is responsible for coordinating all of the projects, relations with local Ethiopian officials, and coordinating activities with the Ministry of Health. He/she will also be responsible for the physical plant, and the welfare of expatriate staff. There are also non-medical projects such as a small children's home. Vehicles and African staff issues probably consume more time than you would expect, but they are important issues. There is currently an African staff of 24. Please feel free to visit our web site at www.lalmba.org, or e-mail us at [email protected] The person we are seeking should probably have some sense of adventure, and hopefully a good sense of humor. We hope to find an individual with a humanitarian or spiritual motivation for doing this work. We are a small organization which takes our work seriously. Our motto is "work hard and play hard". We think that both are important! ******************************* AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE The American Refugee Committee (ARC), a $25+ million humanitarian operation working to restore health and rebuild productive lives of refugees and displaced people, seeks candidates for the following positions. Submit resume and cover letter to: Heather Kidd, American Refugee Committee, 430 Oak Grove St., Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55403; fax: 612-607-6499; or email: [email protected] INFORMATION, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR SIERRA LEONE Duties: develop effective strategy for communicating messages about AIDS prevention to core transmitter groups in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia including commercial sex workers, adolescents, military and uniformed services, ex-combatants and transport workers; manage the collection, production, field-testing, dissemination, usage and evaluation of all IEC materials and activities; and develop and manage traveling AIDS road show for village-based outreach and produce a video. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree; 2 years management experience in IEC and public health or health education in developing countries; HIV/AIDS education experience; understanding of refugees and post-conflict settings; teaching or training experience; strong computer skills including word processing, presentation and graphics software; and valid driver's license and willingness to drive. Prefers: nursing degree with advanced diploma in health education or Master's degree in communications or public health; familiarity with literacy and micro-credit; and experience in Africa and post-conflict situations. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COORDINATOR GUINEA Duties: collaborate closely with Direction Pr‚fectorale de la Sant‚ (DPS) and NGOs to provide training to nurses, midwives and traditional birth attendants; provide training of maternal and child health services; assist in selection and purchase of reproductive health medical supplies and furnishings; coordinate closely with the Medical Coordinator in planning, coordination and implementation of all activities; prepare narrative reports; and attend coordination meetings as necessary. REQUIRES: RN or Nurse-Midwife with strong reproductive health skills, particularly in training of trainers (TOT) activities; working experience in complex emergency situations, including refugee, displaced or war-affected populations; computer literacy; experience in community-based Reproductive and Child Health programs; experience in EPI and training of trainers; strong oral and written skills; and French fluency. AIDS PROGRAM MANAGER SIERRA LEONE Duties: manage coordination of comprehensive, regional AIDS prevention program in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia; within Sierra Leone, manage multi-district, community-based program focusing on core transmitters including commercial sex workers, adolescents, military and uniformed services, ex-combatants and transport workers; utilize IEC activities, condom distribution, quality STI treatment, reproductive health literacy and micro-credit to achieve objectives; provide overall guidance to parallel work in refugee camps in Liberia and Guinea; and research and develop proposals for continuation funding from longer- term donors. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree; 3 years experience with AIDS prevention; 2 years management experience in IEC, public health or health education in developing countries; understanding of refugees and post-conflict settings; teaching or training experience; strong computer skills including word processing, presentation and graphics software; excellent writing and communication skills; and a valid driver's license and a willingness to drive. Prefers: familiarity with literacy and micro-credit; Master's degree in public health or nursing degree with advanced diploma in health education; and experience in Africa and post- conflict situations. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR THAILAND Duties: develop, implement and evaluate community health education; assist ARC project coordinators by planning and coordinating community health outreach activities in maternal and child health, family planning, reproductive health, sanitation and STD/HIV/AIDS education; plan and implement community surveys and assessments; conduct in- service training; liaise with local officials; and report on health education activities. REQUIRES: MPH, RN or related degree; health education experience; experience working in a developing country; good communication skills; and willingness to work in rugged and remote settings. ******************************* CONCERN Concern seeks candidates for the following positions. Interested candidates based in North America please submit curriculum vitae and cover letter to [email protected] (International applicants please submit curriculum vitae to [email protected]). NUTRITION PROGRAMME MANAGER ANGOLA Duties: manage the nutrition project in Huambo together with other Concern Nutritionists, supporting the local staff to meet the changing needs of malnourished populations through 3 supplementary and one therapeutic feeding centre; develop the programme according to needs; and liaise with Concern's health and agriculture programmes. REQUIRES: qualified Nutritionists with 2 years overseas experience. Prefers: experience in a conflict situation; and Portuguese or Spanish language skills. One year contract. HEALTH FIELD OFFICER ETHIOPIA Duties: advise on the development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of Concern Ethiopia's health programmes. REQUIRES: graduate qualification in public, community health, nursing or a related discipline; 2 years overseas experience in community health programmes, including health system development; experience in participatory methodologies; and ability to work on own initiative and without supervision. One year contract. CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAMME (CSP) ADVISOR, RWANDA/DRC Duties: responsible for supporting the CSP Coordinator in the management of the programme and particularly, supporting the Human Resources Development Officer, the Research and Documentation Officer and the Gender Development Officer of Concern Rwanda's Child Survival Program in Kibilizi district, Butare prefecture; support the development of Concern's new Child Survival Program in Rwanda; provide technical support in the areas of Research, Human Resource Development and Training and Gender; and participate in the development of the program's Detailed Implementation Plan. REQUIRES: Master's degree or equivalent in public health; 3 years field and research experience in Primary Health Care and Child Survival Programs in Africa; 2-3 years experience working in an international development environment; technical expertise and practical experience in the proposed health interventions; fluency in spoken and written French and English; and excellent communication skills. Reference I/CSP ADV/RWA. ******************************* INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS International Medical Corps; 11500 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 506; Los Angeles, CA 90064-1524; Phone: (310) 826-7800; Fax (310) 442-6622; url: www.imc-la.org. Mission: International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer United States doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide where few organizations dare to serve. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. Interested applicants: Please send cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] In the "Subject" line of the email please state the job code indicated after job title. COUNTRY DIRECTOR (IMC-CD/SO) SOMALIA International Medical Corps; 11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 506; Los Angeles, CA 90064-1524; Phone: (310) 826-7800; Fax (310) 442-6622; url: www.imc-la.org. Mission: International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer United States doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide where few organizations dare to serve. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. Interested applicants: Please send cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] In the "Subject" line of the email please state the job code indicated after job title. International Medical Corps (IMC) seeks a Country Director to lead its Emergency Primary Health Care (PHC) and Emergency Health Intervention programs in Somalia. Focused on the Bakool, Bay and Hiraan regions, program goals strive to improve individual, family and community health status through improvement in quality and quantity of PHC services. Activities also concentrate on Maternal and Child Health (MCH), immunization, and health emergency mitigation, preparedness, and response. Responsibilities: Coordinate and implement activities to meet program objectives; Liaise with local, regional and national officials, AID representatives and other NGO representatives to promote integrated planning and support for existing projects; Oversee the direction of local and international staff; Prepare reports for Headquarters and donors as needed; Oversee expenditures and conduct timely financial reporting; Monitor and evaluate program impact; Design/implementation of security and contingency plans. Qualifications: Advanced degree in Public Health or Management, Creativity and ability to work with limited resources; Strong communication skills, both oral and written; Familiarity with the Somali context a plus; Experience with PHC programming; Excellent administrative, logistical, operations and security management skills; Profound cross-cultural awareness; Excellent understanding of health care realities in developing countries, particularly in the area of PHC and health education. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSE (IMC-PHCN/SL) SIERRA LEONE International Medical Corps seeks experienced Primary Health Care Nurse to be part of its program in Sierra Leone at Port Loko District Hospital. PHC Nurse is to provide coordination between the District Health Team and Hospitals to ensure basic Maternal Child care (MCH) and PHC. Responsibilities: Monitoring and supervision of local staff. Provide and supervise PHC and MCH care at the hospitals. Support vaccination of children and women. Conduct baseline KAP survey to assess quality of training and to identify areas of strength and weakness to set up future training sessions. Train nurses and health personnel at hospitals to improve the quality of care for women during labor and for women and infants post-delivery. Train community-based MCH aides and traditional birth attendants (TBA) in collaboration with the District Health Team (DHT) and Ministry of Health (MoH). Conduct community health information campaign in catchment areas of the hospitals. Work with the MoH environmental health officers in spreading health messages to encourage women and children to receive appropriate vaccination. Educate community to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS, malaria and enteric disease prevention. Manage the implementation of proper referrals. Qualifications: RN, BSN or SRN. PHC & MCH experience in an international setting. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent self-motivation and decision making skills. Team player and experienced staff manager and trainer. Good reporting skills. Flexible person with the ability to cope with stressful situations. Experience working with NGOs in Africa is beneficial. FISTULA SURGEON, SIERRA LEONE (IMC-FS/SL) SIERRA LEONE International Medical Corps seeks a Surgeon specialized in Obstetrics/Gynecology to assist with it's emergency obstetric and gynecological care program in Sierra Leone. Over the past nine years of conflict in Sierra Leone there has been widespread and systematic sexual violence against girls and women. The victims of sexual violence in Sierra Leone endure unimaginable health consequences including obstructed labor, menorrhagia, incontinence, and sterility, many women suffer from vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF), recto-vaginal fistula (RVF), and even cases of prolapsed uterus. The program is aimed at providing surgical intervention to girls and women affected by these maladies. Responsibilities: Perform surgeries to rectify VVF, RVF, and some cases of prolapsed uterus. Train local counterparts in related surgical techniques. Qualifications: MD/Surgeon with specialization in Obstetrics/Gynecology. Extensive experience with VVF/RVF. Ability to work in a limited technical environment. Motivated, enthusiastic team player. Prior training experience. Knowledge of health care realities in the African context. NGO experience, preferably in remote and/or insecure areas a plus. FIELD COORDINATOR (IMC-FC-SO) SOMALIA International Medical Corps (IMC) seeks a Field Coordinator to lead its Emergency Primary Health Care (PHC) and Emergency Health Intervention programs in Somalia. Focused on the Bakool, Bay and Hiraan regions, program goals strive to improve individual, family and community health status through improvement in quality and quantity of PHC services. Activities also concentrate on Maternal and Child Health (MCH), immunization, and health emergency mitigation, preparedness, and response. Responsibilities: Coordinate and implement activities to meet program objectives. Liaise with local, regional and national officials, AID representatives and other NGO representatives to promote integrated planning and support for existing projects. Oversee the direction of local and international staff. Prepare reports for Headquarters and donors as needed. Oversee expenditures and conduct timely financial reporting. Monitor and evaluate program impact. Design/implementation of security and contingency plans. Qualifications: Advanced degree in Public Health or Management. Creativity and ability to work with limited resources. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Familiarity with the Somali context a plus. Experience with PHC programming. Excellent administrative, logistical, operations and security management skills. Profound cross-cultural awareness. Excellent understanding of health care realities in developing countries, particularly in the area of PHC and health education. PROGRAM COORDINATOR (IMC-PC/CA) CENTRAL ASIA International Medical Corps seeks experienced public health professionals to coordinate their humanitarian assistance program for the people of Afghanistan. The Program Coordinator will be a key technical advisor responsible for designing a public health strategy and implementing emergency health related activities. Coordination with local partners and humanitarian assistance networks will be essential elements of this position. Objectives will be designed to address health needs of displaced persons in Afghanistan. Responsibilities: Coordinate with NGOs and UN to determine IMC's role in relief efforts. Assess public health and nutritional status of displaced person populations. Write objectives and design strategy to address public health needs. Provide technical support and implement activities to achieve objectives. Create a team of national partners, national staff and international public health experts to carry out objectives. Coordinate training activities for local health professionals. Maintain close correspondence with IMC's head office and donors to provide activity updates. Travel to field sites and liaise with local and international NGOs to coordinate efforts. Maintain minimum standards for monitoring and evaluation. Qualifications: Masters degree in Public Health with advanced clinical degree (MD, RN, MSN or NP). Experience working with refugee or IDP populations in insecure settings. Experience with food security, supplemental feeding and nutritional surveillance preferred. Strong organization and supervisory skills. Applicants with language abilities in Dari and Pushtun encouraged to apply. Ability to serve for 3-6 months minimum. NUTRITIONIST (IMC-NU/CA) AFGHANISTAN International Medical Corps seeks experienced Nutritionist to be part of its emergency response program in Afghanistan. The Nutritionist will work with local teams to address the nutritional needs of displaced persons in Afghanistan. Activities will be focused on managing supplemental feeding programs, food distribution activities and nutritional surveillance. Responsibilities: Coordinate with NGOs and UN to determine IMC's role in relief efforts. Travel regularly to field sites and assess nutritional status of displaced persons. Provide nutritional surveillance data to IMC Pakistani office. Create complete nutritional response team of local staff and national partners. Manage food security and oversee appropriate distribution of supplemental feeding activities. Liaise with IMC offices and other NGOs to coordinate efforts and sufficiency of supplies. Monitor and evaluate nutrition related activities on an ongoing basis. Qualifications: Nutritionist, RN or MD with Masters degree in Public Health. Experience working with refugee or IDP populations in insecure settings. Experience with food security, supplemental feeding and nutritional surveillance. Applicants with language abilities in Dari and Pushtun encouraged to apply. Ability to serve for 3-6 months minimum. ******************************* WORLD VISION We are Christian We are committed to the poor We value people We are stewards We are partners We are responsive. World Vision sends expatriate workers only when technical expertise cannot be secured locally. Qualified, self-sufficient professionals are being sought for the following positions. All positions require relevant experience working in developing countries, fluent English and other appropriate language, and full agreement with World Vision's Core Values. Contracts are generally for 12 months and living conditions may be arduous. World Vision provides transportation, room & board, insurance and a monthly salary along with other benefits. International Recruiting - World Vision US, 220 I Street, NE, Suite 270, Washington, DC 20002; FAX: (202) 547- 0973. We only accept applications on-line within our database: http://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/hr.nsf/stable/working. World Vision is a Christian organization. PRIMARY HEALTH ADVISOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA Coordinate and manage all health and water/sanitation aspects of the AusAID funded Begasin-Bugati Rural Development Project and assist the Project Manager in the performance of his/her tasks. There will be particular emphasis on the use of participatory methodologies in development activities. Activities will include some or all of the following: managing primary health activities, community empowerment, project/local NGO/Government staff training and skills development, support for improved primary and secondary health services, water and sanitation and the enhanced status of women and children. Requires: Ability to coordinate project budgets that deal with large funding inputs (approx USD 100,000 - 500,000 per year), cover multi-year interventions, make appropriate allowances for inflation, exchange rate variations and other future uncertainties which may impact the financial viability of the project, and incorporate lessons from past budget vs. expenditure variations into future projections. Ability to manage the financial aspects of multi-year funded projects. High level planning experience and management skills. Proven effective and efficient administrator. Strong background in human resource development and management. Excellent communication and networking skills. Ability to produce reports that are accurate, timely, and in compliance with agreed format focusing on the monitoring of project activities against stated objectives. A university level degree in a health related subject (and possibly an M.D. or M.P.H). A minimum of three years experience in development projects working in primary health. A broad appreciation for the issues and process of participatory development. A long-term and an increasing understanding of those primary health issues that are relevant to the effective management and maximum impact of the project. Knowledge in the use of computers for document preparation and the analysis of experimental and survey data. Experience with Word and Excel preferred. Flexible approach to living conditions. Fluency in English. World Vision experience preferred. NUTRITIONIST INDONESIA Assess, design, and implement nutritional interventions that will improve health through good nutrition in the assigned geographical area. Liaise with appropriate government entities to ensure that World Vision Indonesia's nutritional programs meet the needs of the neediest efficiently and adequately. Requires: Training and professional certification in nutrition or three to five years of proven experience as a nutritionist. Third world experience desirable. Emotional maturity and ability to adjust to harsh living conditionals. Fluency in English. PSYCHO TRAUMA SPECIALIST INDONESIA Provide technical leadership to and management of the WV psycho-social interventions for Pontianak, West Kalimantan children and adults. Requires: Doctoral degree in psychology or social work. A minimum of three years experience in working with children, with the psycho-social care of children a significant component of that work. Ability to work in a changing environment and think strategically. Good organizational/time management skills in a time pressured environment. Ability to work in an insecure environment under hardship conditions. Cross cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity. Good interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Proven analytical/problem- solving abilities. Community development experience preferred. Research experience and publications background preferred. World Vision experience preferred. NURSE/NUTRITIONIST-RRT (5 positions) AFGHANISTAN Assess, design, and implement interventions to improve nutrition. Implement supplementary feeding programs, vitamin A capsule distribution and capacity building, in one of four districts in Western Afghanistan. Responsibilities include program management (planning, building staff capacity, supervising staff, documentation, monitoring and evaluation). Liaison with local NGOs and appropriate government entities is required to ensure that the program meets its objectives and serves the beneficiaries efficiently and adequately. Coordination with the general ration distribution program is necessary. Conduct assessments and surveys, analyze data and make recommendations for appropriate interventions. Design standards/protocols for nutrition interventions, i.e: supplementary and therapeutic feeding. Promote local capacities for peace by periodic analysis of program impact on and potential for conflict between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and adjust program accordingly. Ensure expenditures are within budget and in compliance with financial standards. Compile gifts-in-kind and budgetary request items lists. Attend and participate in spiritual nurture meetings/devotions as scheduled. Requires: A University degree and/or professional certification in Nutrition. 3 years experience in a developing country. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards. Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct. Cross- cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina. Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment. Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources. Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission Statement. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context. Agreement with World Vision's Christian ethos and participation in devotions. Working knowledge of the local language preferred. HEALTH MANAGER SIERRA LEONE Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of World Vision Health projects in the south and east of Sierra Leone. Ensuring the planning, development and evaluation of the health/nutrition and health related project(s), and the positive interaction with other sectors. Organize the research, assessment, and monitoring of evolving local situations and develop new strategic initiatives in coordination with other WV sectors. Ensure the development of standards and protocols for the health program, and ensure that project staff and partners understand and adhere to these standards and those required by the grants funding the projects. Co-ordinate the recruitment (where necessary) and retention of the health officer(s) and national staff. Manage their day-to-day activities including hiring, disciplining and firing. Manage the setting up of specific intervention activities, eg. nutrition rehabilitation centers, EPI, water and sanitation, etc. making sure that internationally accepted standards (eg SPHERE) are understood and adhered to. Transition the southern program into an Area Development Project structure, and then provide only technical support to the program as is functions as part of an ADP. Ensure performance appraisals are carried out for all staff. Ensure that all senior staff have career development plans, and that they are implemented. Be responsible for the preparation and submission of quality reports in a timely manner. Provide technical support on health issues to non-health programs, ie. food and non-food commodities distribution, agriculture, peace initiatives, child protection. etc. Liaise with local partners, and government authorities, and represent the health and nutrition program in co-ordination meetings within and outside World Vision. In consultation with management carry out special short term assignments. Attend, participate and take an active role in and daily devotional meetings. Requires: A degree of Doctor of Medicine or Nursing, preferably with Master of Public Health and 5 years of third world experience managing large scale Primary Health Care Projects and emergency health. Ability to negotiate ideas within and outside the World Vision partnership, particularly with donor communities. A mature Christian, willing to serve in very difficult conditions and high security risk areas. Willing to travel at least 50% of the time. ******************************* FOREIGN SERVICE CAREER CANDIDATE APPOINTMENTS NURSE PRACTITIONERS & PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS The U.S. Department of State is looking for individuals interested in service as a Health Practitioner to provide primary medical care to Foreign Service employees and their families at American embassies around the world. Most positions are in the developing world where local medical facilities are limited. Most positions require travel within a specific geographic region. Basic compensation ranges from $52,335 - $76,856 per year. In addition, overseas benefits include housing, post differentials up to 25% above base pay and a cost of living allowance. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, currently licensed in a state or territory of the United States, have a bachelors degree from an accredited school of nursing or in a related medical field that includes public/community health in the curriculum, be currently certified as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant. If you are looking for a unique overseas experience, please contact our office at the following address or telephone number and we will send you a vacancy announcement and application: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES, PERSONNEL SECTION - RM. L216, 2401 E ST. NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20522-0102; (202) 663-1084. ******************************* NURSE PRACTITIONERS & PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS RUSSIA, FAR EAST, FORMER SOVIET UNION & AFRICA Peace Corps seeks nurse practitioners and physician assistants for 2-year contract (paid) positions. Duties: provide health care, education and counseling to Peace Corps Volunteers; and manage Peace Corps health care delivery in the country. REQUIRES: valid license and national certification. Prefers: overseas experience. Send resume by email: [email protected]; or fax: (202) 692-1596. ******************************* SCIENTIST CAIRO, EGYPT The World Health Organization seeks a Scientist (P-5) for the Division of Health Protection and Promotion (DHP). Duties: serve as Technical Adviser to the Regional Director, in the areas of food and chemical safety, promote, plan and implement the food safety programme in the Region, promote, plan and implement the chemical safety programme in the Region, this includes, but is not limited to collection and analysis of information; collection and evaluation of data on outbreak of food borne and chemical incidents; and preparation of plans for development projects, stimulation and assisting in carrying out investigations and research, etc. REQUIRES: University degree in relevant scientific discipline, such as food science and technology, microbiology, chemical engineering, sanitary engineering or similar disciplines, with postgraduate degree in public health, environmental health, food science and technology or related disciplines; training in health legislation, specialization in microbiology or relevant areas and training in environmental health are additional desirable qualifications; extensive practical experience at national and international levels in planning and programme development and implementation, in the areas of food and chemical safety; and excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Closing date: March 4, 2002. Net annual salary: $74-79K. Send WHO Personal History Form, detailed curriculum vitae and photograph to: WHO, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, P.O. Box 7608, Nasr City (11371), Cairo Egypt or Fax No.: 202-670-2492. Reference Vacancy Notice No.: EM/02/1. *******************************