Ajira VSO Tanzania
The volunteer will work in the Accelerated Care and Treatment for Mothers and Newborn (ACT) project which aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Lindi and Mtwara regions of Tanzania. The volunteer will work in close collaboration with the regional health management team (RHMT), Council heath Management Team (CHMT) and hospital management teams to train coach and mentor midwives and assistant medical officers working at the Reproductive and child health clinics on use of the portable ultrasound (Vscan). The volunteer will be responsible for on the job training, coaching and mentoring of the midwives in 7 district hospitals in Lindi and Mtwara region.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Qualified medical professional, specialized in radiology.
At least 3 years experience in the field.
Facilitation and training skills
Interest in learning Swahili
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
31 May 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
01/08/2017
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