Opportunity Title: Medical Relief Doctor for Nkhoma Hospital - Malawi
Location: Nkhoma Hospital and Nkhoma Synod Health Centres
CRCNA Agency: CRWRC (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee)
CRCNA Partner Group Involved: CRWRC works in partnership with Nkhoma Synod in a variety of programs designed to provide education, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, environmental sanitation, income generation, peace building/advocacy, agriculture, and community health care. They work with different communities through churches throughout Malawi.
Number of Positions: 1
Expected Length of Service: up to 4 months
Dates Opportunity Is Available (approximate):Fall 2008 for maternity leave
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Work with general out patients (dependent on prior experience)
2. Cover for a medical, surgical, pediatric or obstetrical ward and surgical operation to the level where the individual feels comfortable to perform the surgery.
3. Rotate to different departments (move to a department where he/she is comfortable. Do follow-up visits to communities with staff when clinical officer/doctor covers the other departments of the hospital requested;
4. Complete work plans and activity reports as stipulated by the hospital guidelines.
5. Provide requested reports for the CRWRC Malawi staff and CRWRC Home Office.
Qualifications:
1. Licensed by the US or Canadian Medical Board and a member of good standing.
2. Mature Christian committed to serving and following Christ;
3. Able to nurture own faith in a sometimes isolated environment;
4. Experience serving in the church and/or community;
5. Respectful of and ability to thrive in cross cultural settings or another culture;
6. Demonstrated interest in learning about Christian community development;
7. Commitment to CRWRC development values;
8. Self-starter and able to work and guide own learning without constant on-site supervision;
9. Able and willing to work in a team setting;
10. Ability to invite others into his/her ministry through prayer and financial support;
12. Ability to work effectively while dealing with the ambiguity of adjusting to another culture;
13. Able and willing to learn about a different culture and language;
14. Good oral communication and writing skills;
15. Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor.
Financial Requirements of Volunteer:
Estimation of $6,622 US for RT Airfare to Malawi, In-country travel, Insurance, Personal Travel Costs, Living Allowance (this includes housing and food), Immunizations, Visa Costs, Telecommunication, and Other Personal Expenses.
Benefits:
1. Active exploration of Malawian culture;
2. Provide assistance to Nkhoma hospital doctors;
3. Learn a foreign language;
4. Increase international and cross-cultural experiences;
5. Contribute to the CRWRC's work to combat poverty;
6. Increase your problem solving and critical thinking skills;
7. Learn how to work in a team based environment;
8. Learn or increase skills of living in a developing country;
9. Gain a better understanding of how US or Canadian Foreign policies affect other countries;
10. Develop a "greater appreciation for diversity";
11. Engage in experiential learning.
Support and Services Provided for the Volunteer:
*Pre-departure orientation (Required)
*Cultural Orientation (Required)
*Internet Access
*Field Supervision & Mentorship
*Ongoing Field Support
*Language Training
*Debriefing
*Career Counseling
*Assistance and training materials on raising prayer & financial support
* Recognition in CRWRC’s various communication to supporters
If you are interested in participating in this opportunity, please contact ServiceLink today.
In Canada, contact volunteer@crcna.ca; in the USA, contact servicelearning@crcna.org.
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