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Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2008/09/12 14:19:52 -0400
Care Alliance Health Center is the leading provider of comprehensive, quality health care and dental services to the most vulnerable residents in Cleveland – individuals and families experiencing homelessness or living in public housing who are uninsured and face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.
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<br />Care Alliance is seeking a volunteer, preferably with a medical background, with interest in women’s health issues to act as an advocate and educator for women who are living in shelters or in treatment centers.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2008/12/05 15:01:17 -0500
The Volunteer Curriculum Writer will assist the training team in developing and coordinating training curricula on a wide variety of HIV and primary health care related topics. This includes the support of colleagues in PIH project sites worldwide who are developing curricula and training materials. Specifically, the training team has a list of training materials they would like to develop in response to program needs identified within our accompagnateur (community health worker) program, and would appreciate the help of a volunteer in creating these resources.
This is a volunteer position; preferably the candidate would be available a minimum of 10-15 hours/week, starting as soon as possible.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Curriculum Writer will work with the Boston training team in a curriculum development and coordination role. This volunteer position will include the development and editing of training curricula (facilitator’s guides, participant’s manuals, PowerPoint slide sets, flipcharts, pocket books) as well as other educational materials for PIH projects in multiple countries. Duties could include:
• Develop, review and edit curricula and other training documents in preparation for publication and dissemination (including assessing materials for training flow, formatting, consistency, branding and clarity).
• Develop materials according to best practices, adult learning principles, a competency based approach, as well as innovative methodologies used in low-literate communities.
• Translate materials where needed (and if possible).
Requirements:
1. A degree in education, health education, public health or a related field. An advanced degree preferred.
2. Experience in designing, developing, and editing training materials for adults.
3. Experience designing and implementing training programs in the area of HIV care and treatment, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive and women’s health, as well as primary health care (specifically targeted at resource poor, international health settings preferred).
4. Proficiency in French ideal.
5. Demonstrated possession of excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; written and oral communication skills; a solid understanding of adult learning theory, interactive skill building, as well as methodologies used in low-literate and culturally diverse communities.
This is a volunteer position; preferably the candidate would be available a minimum of 10-15 hours/week, starting as soon as possible.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Curriculum Writer will work with the Boston training team in a curriculum development and coordination role. This volunteer position will include the development and editing of training curricula (facilitator’s guides, participant’s manuals, PowerPoint slide sets, flipcharts, pocket books) as well as other educational materials for PIH projects in multiple countries. Duties could include:
• Develop, review and edit curricula and other training documents in preparation for publication and dissemination (including assessing materials for training flow, formatting, consistency, branding and clarity).
• Develop materials according to best practices, adult learning principles, a competency based approach, as well as innovative methodologies used in low-literate communities.
• Translate materials where needed (and if possible).
Requirements:
1. A degree in education, health education, public health or a related field. An advanced degree preferred.
2. Experience in designing, developing, and editing training materials for adults.
3. Experience designing and implementing training programs in the area of HIV care and treatment, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive and women’s health, as well as primary health care (specifically targeted at resource poor, international health settings preferred).
4. Proficiency in French ideal.
5. Demonstrated possession of excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; written and oral communication skills; a solid understanding of adult learning theory, interactive skill building, as well as methodologies used in low-literate and culturally diverse communities.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2009/12/09 19:05:23 -0500
Volunteer Society Nepal has a variety of health placements to ensure that your medical expertise reach the neediest people Adequate medical care is a serious problem in rural and urban areas of Nepal. The rapid movement of people to Kathmandu due to the civil war and to seek better financial opportunities has left much of the city’s public health infrastructure desperately oversubscribed. For many of the poor living in Kathmandu seeing a doctor for themselves and their children is simply not an affordable option. In rural areas health facilities are also in short supply due to poor transportation links and funding.
On top of this, there there is also a cultural challenge in providing modern healthcare. Many traditional Nepali people are suspicious or do not know about Western medicine. To improve both these situations organisations like Volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) have established health clinics and health camps to provide basic health checks and awareness in needy communities. VSN is also affiliated with some government hospitals that are in need of extra financial and personnel support.
How does a volunteer help?
VSN has three different types of health placements for volunteers in Nepal:
1. Pre-medic placements
These placements are available for those who have a desire to work in the medical profession, but are not yet qualified or studying medicine. As a volunteer on this placement you will be given the opportunity to observe doctors in clinics and run your own health awareness programs in schools, women’s groups, orphanages and other community organisations. These awareness groups may provide local communities with sanitation knowledge and first aid training.
2. Medical student placements
If you are in the process of becoming a medical professional then this is the placement that will best suit you. Volunteers on this program will have the opportunity to carry out basic health checks in health clinics, observe Nepali doctors in hospitals and practice in your elected field. For most of this placement you will shadow Nepali doctors, who will have good spoken English. On this placement you may also get the chance to run/take part in VSN’s own health camp, which moves between needy communities offering basic health care. If you come in a group of 4 or more medical students then you may have the opportunity to run the health camp yourselves.
3. Medical professionals’ placements
If you are a qualified medical professional then you have the opportunity to work in government hospitals, health clinics and the health camp. Depending on the length of your stay you may prefer to work with Nepali doctors or establish your own clinic/health camp practice.
Please note that working as a medical professional/ student in Nepal may be very different to your experiences in your home country. Medicine names and practices may differ here and volunteers have to adapt to these changes. Although VSN provides the service of an interpreter where necessary, communication can sometimes limit the actions of our volunteers. This said, often volunteers feel that these factors enhance their experience in Nepal, forcing them to learn quickly on the job.
Do I need any specific qualifications or skills for this volunteering placement?
For pre-medic placements you must have a keen interest or be planning to study medicine in some capacity. For medical student placements you must be currently studying/have studied medicine. For our professional placements you must be practicing in the medical profession. On applying for these placements please let us know your level of experience and field of expertise and we will do our best to find you a suitable placement.
For details please visit our website
http://volunteersocietynepal.org/placements/health/
On top of this, there there is also a cultural challenge in providing modern healthcare. Many traditional Nepali people are suspicious or do not know about Western medicine. To improve both these situations organisations like Volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) have established health clinics and health camps to provide basic health checks and awareness in needy communities. VSN is also affiliated with some government hospitals that are in need of extra financial and personnel support.
How does a volunteer help?
VSN has three different types of health placements for volunteers in Nepal:
1. Pre-medic placements
These placements are available for those who have a desire to work in the medical profession, but are not yet qualified or studying medicine. As a volunteer on this placement you will be given the opportunity to observe doctors in clinics and run your own health awareness programs in schools, women’s groups, orphanages and other community organisations. These awareness groups may provide local communities with sanitation knowledge and first aid training.
2. Medical student placements
If you are in the process of becoming a medical professional then this is the placement that will best suit you. Volunteers on this program will have the opportunity to carry out basic health checks in health clinics, observe Nepali doctors in hospitals and practice in your elected field. For most of this placement you will shadow Nepali doctors, who will have good spoken English. On this placement you may also get the chance to run/take part in VSN’s own health camp, which moves between needy communities offering basic health care. If you come in a group of 4 or more medical students then you may have the opportunity to run the health camp yourselves.
3. Medical professionals’ placements
If you are a qualified medical professional then you have the opportunity to work in government hospitals, health clinics and the health camp. Depending on the length of your stay you may prefer to work with Nepali doctors or establish your own clinic/health camp practice.
Please note that working as a medical professional/ student in Nepal may be very different to your experiences in your home country. Medicine names and practices may differ here and volunteers have to adapt to these changes. Although VSN provides the service of an interpreter where necessary, communication can sometimes limit the actions of our volunteers. This said, often volunteers feel that these factors enhance their experience in Nepal, forcing them to learn quickly on the job.
Do I need any specific qualifications or skills for this volunteering placement?
For pre-medic placements you must have a keen interest or be planning to study medicine in some capacity. For medical student placements you must be currently studying/have studied medicine. For our professional placements you must be practicing in the medical profession. On applying for these placements please let us know your level of experience and field of expertise and we will do our best to find you a suitable placement.
For details please visit our website
http://volunteersocietynepal.org/placements/health/
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/13 23:02:01 -0400
The final date to apply for FSD’s Fall 2010 session in Nicaragua is August 1st. See below for information on 2010-2011 application instructions, deadlines, and program start dates.
About FSD in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
For fifteen years, FSD has united the efforts of interns, volunteers and donors with approximately 50 community-based organizations to find sustainable solutions to various issues Nicaraguan women face within their society. Women's empowerment in Nicaragua is intrinsically tied to economic survival, health and reproductive rights, and the struggle against intra-familial violence. In one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Nicaraguan women must cope with the instabilities of the economy on top of the social and cultural disadvantages they face due to the gender inequities in government legislation. Twenty-seven percent of all female Nicaraguan adolescents are either pregnant or have given birth—the highest adolescent birth rate in all of Latin America and twice the regional average. As of the 2004 census, the maternal mortality rate was among the highest in the Americas; while 62 percent of the mothers' deaths were deemed "avoidable," 82 percent were caused by health service deficiencies. In addition, 30 percent of the victims were under 19 years old, and many of the women die due to botched (and illegal) abortions. Sexual and domestic violence against women are still widespread, much of which is not reported due to social and cultural stigmas.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address these pressing health issues.
As an FSD Intern in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, you will…
Recent Interns in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua have…
Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
About FSD in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
For fifteen years, FSD has united the efforts of interns, volunteers and donors with approximately 50 community-based organizations to find sustainable solutions to various issues Nicaraguan women face within their society. Women's empowerment in Nicaragua is intrinsically tied to economic survival, health and reproductive rights, and the struggle against intra-familial violence. In one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Nicaraguan women must cope with the instabilities of the economy on top of the social and cultural disadvantages they face due to the gender inequities in government legislation. Twenty-seven percent of all female Nicaraguan adolescents are either pregnant or have given birth—the highest adolescent birth rate in all of Latin America and twice the regional average. As of the 2004 census, the maternal mortality rate was among the highest in the Americas; while 62 percent of the mothers' deaths were deemed "avoidable," 82 percent were caused by health service deficiencies. In addition, 30 percent of the victims were under 19 years old, and many of the women die due to botched (and illegal) abortions. Sexual and domestic violence against women are still widespread, much of which is not reported due to social and cultural stigmas.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address these pressing health issues.
As an FSD Intern in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua have…
- Supported women running in popular elections and helped to nominate them into public offices. Political initiatives also involved lobbying for women's economic and social demands in government institutions, political parties, and civil society as a whole.
- Assisted a women's health clinic focused on reproductive health counseling, pre- and post-natal care, and breastfeeding promotion.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/14 00:01:46 -0400
The final date to apply for FSD’s Fall 2010 session in Nicaragua is August 1st. See below for information on 2010-2011 application instructions, deadlines, and program start dates.
About FSD in Tola, Nicaragua
For fifteen years, FSD has united the efforts of interns, volunteers and donors with approximately 50 community-based organizations to find sustainable solutions to various issues Nicaraguan women face within their society. Women's empowerment in Nicaragua is intrinsically tied to economic survival, health and reproductive rights, and the struggle against intra-familial violence. In one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Nicaraguan women must cope with the instabilities of the economy on top of the social and cultural disadvantages they face due to the gender inequities in government legislation. Twenty-seven percent of all female Nicaraguan adolescents are either pregnant or have given birth—the highest adolescent birth rate in all of Latin America and twice the regional average. As of the 2004 census, the maternal mortality rate was among the highest in the Americas; while 62 percent of the mothers' deaths were deemed "avoidable," 82 percent were caused by health service deficiencies. In addition, 30 percent of the victims were under 19 years old, and many of the women die due to botched (and illegal) abortions. Sexual and domestic violence against women are still widespread, much of which is not reported due to social and cultural stigmas.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address these pressing health issues.
As an FSD Intern in Tola, Nicaragua, you will…
Recent Interns in Tola, Nicaragua have…
Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
About FSD in Tola, Nicaragua
For fifteen years, FSD has united the efforts of interns, volunteers and donors with approximately 50 community-based organizations to find sustainable solutions to various issues Nicaraguan women face within their society. Women's empowerment in Nicaragua is intrinsically tied to economic survival, health and reproductive rights, and the struggle against intra-familial violence. In one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Nicaraguan women must cope with the instabilities of the economy on top of the social and cultural disadvantages they face due to the gender inequities in government legislation. Twenty-seven percent of all female Nicaraguan adolescents are either pregnant or have given birth—the highest adolescent birth rate in all of Latin America and twice the regional average. As of the 2004 census, the maternal mortality rate was among the highest in the Americas; while 62 percent of the mothers' deaths were deemed "avoidable," 82 percent were caused by health service deficiencies. In addition, 30 percent of the victims were under 19 years old, and many of the women die due to botched (and illegal) abortions. Sexual and domestic violence against women are still widespread, much of which is not reported due to social and cultural stigmas.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address these pressing health issues.
As an FSD Intern in Tola, Nicaragua, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Tola, Nicaragua have…
- Supported women running in popular elections and helped to nominate them into public offices. Political initiatives also involved lobbying for women's economic and social demands in government institutions, political parties, and civil society as a whole.
- Assisted a women's health clinic focused on reproductive health counseling, pre- and post-natal care, and breastfeeding promotion.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2008/10/28 17:04:45 -0400
Would you like to engage in a powerful project that makes a difference in the world? Would you like to develop meaningful relationships with people from Africa? Would you like to help build a better Burundi, with justice, well-being, and prosperity for all?
Join Global Citizen Journey this summer, when we will bring 15 African delegates together with 15 U.S. delegates from Puget Sound in an exciting experience of citizen diplomacy and grassroots democracy. We are currently recruiting our US delegates.
Global Citizen Journey (www.globalcitizenjourney.org) is a visionary and action oriented project that brings vital energy, support and resources to communities in need – and provides a rich transformative experience for delegates, supporters and volunteers. The project has multiple purposes: citizen diplomacy, peacemaking, leadership training, education, environmental activism and service. Delegates bring ‘open hearts, listening ears, and helping hands’ to build a living, global neighborhood.
Go to our website flyer to learn how 15 US delegates from Puget Sound will join 15 Africans for a 2.5 week residential experience between June 27 and July 10, 2009.
We specifically chose Burundi as the site for this journey because of the challenge and opportunity for healing and reconciliation: 1/3 of our African delegates will be Hutu and 1/3 Tutsi. We’ll also include individuals from Congo, Rwanda, and Kenya plus other African countries. For the work project, we will join the villagers of Carama, a district just north of Bujumbura, to support a group of 105 widows who resolved, "We do not want to go into the City to beg. We want to feed our families." We will help them buy land, tools, seeds, fertiilizers and build micro business opportunities. .
We are looking for delegates living in the Puget Sound area who offer a diversity of age, gender, ethnicity and faiths, as well as professions and skills. We will seek African delegates with matching demographics and backgrounds as much as possible, so that we can share our networks and interests, perhaps generating future projects. We are especially interested in delegates with the following backgrounds:
- Media / journalist (TV, radio or newspaper)
- Culture (artists, musicians, dancers, actors)
- Environmental issues (restoration, planning, alternative energy)
- Medical / health practitioners, especially those with a background in public health, women’s health and/or HIV/AIDS as well as post traumatic stress and reconciliation
- Teachers, especially junior and senior secondary schools
- Business or agricultural people, especially those who might have an interest in developing opportunities that are sustainable and green
- Microlending (small loans used to stimulate economic activity in villages)
- Some knowledge of French would be a great bonus
Please note we enthusiastically welcome all applicants regardless of background who feel passion and connection to the goals of Global Citizen Journey.
Each delegate will be asked to bring back stories of what they learn and share them widely so we can leverage the impact of the journey well beyond a one-time wonderful personal experience of the individual delegates who participate. Part of our outreach strategy includes encouraging delegates to raise their journey costs, gathering support from friends and organizations. We provide fundraising materials.
Please consider applying to join this historic and inspiring journey.
NOTE: Youth under 18 may be welcomed if they are accompanied by a guardian.
Some details: Program costs are $3150 (plus airfare), which covers all ground costs, lodging, admission fees, and most meals (but not alcoholic beverages). These program fees include a substantial contribution to the project costs (the women's cooperative) plus cover the costs of the African participants. We encourage delegates to fundraise for the program fees, as mentioned above. You can find more details on our website: www.globalcitizenjourney.org – go to Journeys, Burundi to find the application to download: http://globalcitizenjourney.org/journeys/burundi-2008/. Contact the US Project Director with additional questions: Susan Partnow, at Susan (at) globalcitizenjourney.org
Join Global Citizen Journey this summer, when we will bring 15 African delegates together with 15 U.S. delegates from Puget Sound in an exciting experience of citizen diplomacy and grassroots democracy. We are currently recruiting our US delegates.
Global Citizen Journey (www.globalcitizenjourney.org) is a visionary and action oriented project that brings vital energy, support and resources to communities in need – and provides a rich transformative experience for delegates, supporters and volunteers. The project has multiple purposes: citizen diplomacy, peacemaking, leadership training, education, environmental activism and service. Delegates bring ‘open hearts, listening ears, and helping hands’ to build a living, global neighborhood.
Go to our website flyer to learn how 15 US delegates from Puget Sound will join 15 Africans for a 2.5 week residential experience between June 27 and July 10, 2009.
We specifically chose Burundi as the site for this journey because of the challenge and opportunity for healing and reconciliation: 1/3 of our African delegates will be Hutu and 1/3 Tutsi. We’ll also include individuals from Congo, Rwanda, and Kenya plus other African countries. For the work project, we will join the villagers of Carama, a district just north of Bujumbura, to support a group of 105 widows who resolved, "We do not want to go into the City to beg. We want to feed our families." We will help them buy land, tools, seeds, fertiilizers and build micro business opportunities. .
We are looking for delegates living in the Puget Sound area who offer a diversity of age, gender, ethnicity and faiths, as well as professions and skills. We will seek African delegates with matching demographics and backgrounds as much as possible, so that we can share our networks and interests, perhaps generating future projects. We are especially interested in delegates with the following backgrounds:
- Media / journalist (TV, radio or newspaper)
- Culture (artists, musicians, dancers, actors)
- Environmental issues (restoration, planning, alternative energy)
- Medical / health practitioners, especially those with a background in public health, women’s health and/or HIV/AIDS as well as post traumatic stress and reconciliation
- Teachers, especially junior and senior secondary schools
- Business or agricultural people, especially those who might have an interest in developing opportunities that are sustainable and green
- Microlending (small loans used to stimulate economic activity in villages)
- Some knowledge of French would be a great bonus
Please note we enthusiastically welcome all applicants regardless of background who feel passion and connection to the goals of Global Citizen Journey.
Each delegate will be asked to bring back stories of what they learn and share them widely so we can leverage the impact of the journey well beyond a one-time wonderful personal experience of the individual delegates who participate. Part of our outreach strategy includes encouraging delegates to raise their journey costs, gathering support from friends and organizations. We provide fundraising materials.
Please consider applying to join this historic and inspiring journey.
NOTE: Youth under 18 may be welcomed if they are accompanied by a guardian.
Some details: Program costs are $3150 (plus airfare), which covers all ground costs, lodging, admission fees, and most meals (but not alcoholic beverages). These program fees include a substantial contribution to the project costs (the women's cooperative) plus cover the costs of the African participants. We encourage delegates to fundraise for the program fees, as mentioned above. You can find more details on our website: www.globalcitizenjourney.org – go to Journeys, Burundi to find the application to download: http://globalcitizenjourney.org/journeys/burundi-2008/. Contact the US Project Director with additional questions: Susan Partnow, at Susan (at) globalcitizenjourney.org
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/06/05 09:02:03 -0400
HIV Target Intervention for Female Sex Workers – Volunteer/Intern position available
The Kumaon Agriculture and Greenery Advancement Society (KAGAS) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to rural development in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand State, India. Our primary areas of intervention are community development, livelihood promotion, watershed management, women's empowerment, childhood education, and community health. KAGAS was registered in 1992, and is currently working with rural communities in Pithoragarh, Champawat, Bageshwar, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Through our innovative programs, we help empower disadvantaged people and aid them in creating healthy, non-discriminatory, and economically sustainable communities.
KAGAS, with funding and support from NACO (National AIDS Control Organization) and USACS (Uttarakhand State AIDS Control Society), is implementing an HIV prevention project targeting Female Sex Workers (FSWs). The overall goal for this project is to improve the sexual health of FSWs living in Pithoragarh Disctrict, thereby reducing the incidence of HIV.Major project activities are facilitated by “peer educators” from the target community, and include: direct services/counseling, creation of community friendly drop-in centers, behavioral change communications (BCC), promotion of HIV and STI testing, social marketing of condoms, outreach planning, health education, community mobilization, creating linkages with local health providers and testing center. If you would like to learn more about our work and this project, please visit our website: www.kagas.org
KAGAS is seeking a HIV Target Intervention Volunteer/Intern
We are looking for a volunteer or intern with a commitment to public health and social justice to support our Target Intervention Team and assist with the medical aspects of our program. We require at least a 10 month commitment from out Interns for this project.
Qualified Candidates:
-A university degree in a health related field
-Comfortable living in a rural setting (our head office is based in Pithoragarh in the Indian State of Uttarakhand at the base of the Himalayas)
-previous experience working in the developing world (preferred)
-comfortable providing health training to our staff and target population
-willing to assist with administrative tasks when needed
- have clinical knowledge in the areas of women’s health and/or HIV/AIDS (certified doctors and nurses, also medical students are encouraged to apply)
-working knowledge of Hindi preferred but not required
Compensation:
At this time we are unable to pay our interns. However, it is possible for KAGAS to arrange an accommodation for the duration of your stay with us.
The Kumaon Agriculture and Greenery Advancement Society (KAGAS) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to rural development in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand State, India. Our primary areas of intervention are community development, livelihood promotion, watershed management, women's empowerment, childhood education, and community health. KAGAS was registered in 1992, and is currently working with rural communities in Pithoragarh, Champawat, Bageshwar, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Through our innovative programs, we help empower disadvantaged people and aid them in creating healthy, non-discriminatory, and economically sustainable communities.
KAGAS, with funding and support from NACO (National AIDS Control Organization) and USACS (Uttarakhand State AIDS Control Society), is implementing an HIV prevention project targeting Female Sex Workers (FSWs). The overall goal for this project is to improve the sexual health of FSWs living in Pithoragarh Disctrict, thereby reducing the incidence of HIV.Major project activities are facilitated by “peer educators” from the target community, and include: direct services/counseling, creation of community friendly drop-in centers, behavioral change communications (BCC), promotion of HIV and STI testing, social marketing of condoms, outreach planning, health education, community mobilization, creating linkages with local health providers and testing center. If you would like to learn more about our work and this project, please visit our website: www.kagas.org
KAGAS is seeking a HIV Target Intervention Volunteer/Intern
We are looking for a volunteer or intern with a commitment to public health and social justice to support our Target Intervention Team and assist with the medical aspects of our program. We require at least a 10 month commitment from out Interns for this project.
Qualified Candidates:
-A university degree in a health related field
-Comfortable living in a rural setting (our head office is based in Pithoragarh in the Indian State of Uttarakhand at the base of the Himalayas)
-previous experience working in the developing world (preferred)
-comfortable providing health training to our staff and target population
-willing to assist with administrative tasks when needed
- have clinical knowledge in the areas of women’s health and/or HIV/AIDS (certified doctors and nurses, also medical students are encouraged to apply)
-working knowledge of Hindi preferred but not required
Compensation:
At this time we are unable to pay our interns. However, it is possible for KAGAS to arrange an accommodation for the duration of your stay with us.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2009/12/22 15:02:07 -0500
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking highly motivated indiviuals with strong written communcation skills to join our Letter writing Team. The volunteers will work to protect and improve access to affordable, quality, comprehesive reporductive health care. Volunteers will write at least two letters per month to publications or representatives and will be asked to find relevant articles in newspapers and online publications.
Members of the Letter Writing Tean must have strong written communication skills. Volunteers will correspond via email with PPLA's communication team.
These volunteers will gain messaged communication skills, will potentially have their writing published, and will be instrumental in helping PPLA protect women's health!
Members of the Letter Writing Tean must have strong written communication skills. Volunteers will correspond via email with PPLA's communication team.
These volunteers will gain messaged communication skills, will potentially have their writing published, and will be instrumental in helping PPLA protect women's health!
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2008/08/25 18:11:47 -0400
Volunteers needed to help Planned Parenthood with grassroots advocacy events held to encourage pro-choice people to vote, campaign for Planned Parenthood endorsed candidates and promote PPAZ's political advocacy in the community. Several opportunities to get involved will be available each week from now until the election in November.
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<br />See below schedule events through August:
<br />Monday August 25th 6:00pm – 7:30pm
<br />Campaign Volunteer & Intern Training
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<br />Tuesday August 26th 5:30 – 8:30pm
<br />One Million Strong/Get Out The Vote Phone Bank – candidate to be announced
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<br />Wednesday August 27th 5:30 – 8:30pm
<br />One Million Strong/Get Out The Vote Phone Bank – candidate to be announced
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<br />Thursday August 28th 5:30 – 7:30pm
<br />Crowd Canvass @ Phoenix Mercury game
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<br />Friday August 29th 7pm – 9pm
<br />Mill Avenue Crowd Canvass
<br />Mill Ave, Tempe
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<br />Saturday August 30th 9:00am – 12:00pm
<br />One Million Strong Neighborhood Canvass – candidate to be announced
<br />Location TBA (Phoenix area)
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<br />Monday September 1st 10:00am – 6:00pm (varied shifts available)
<br />Get Out The Vote Phone Banks – encourage pro-choice voters
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<br />Event Types:
<br />Phone Banks
<br />Planned Parenthood conducts phone banks for a variety of reasons – sometimes to encourage our supporters to volunteer, other times to do “get out the vote” work for a particular Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona (PPAA) endorsed candidate. Don’t worry if you’ve never phone banked before – it’s easy and is an important part of grassroots organizing! All training, materials and scripts will be provided. We will be only calling people identified as Planned Parenthood supporters. We'll have snacks, beverages and pro-choice thank you goodies.
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<br />Crowd Canvassing
<br />Canvassing is an organizing term which means asking many people to sign a petition. Canvassing has a two-fold benefit – it gives you the opportunity to gather many signatures, while you also educate the public about a particular political issue. No worries if you've never crowd canvassed before - it's fun and easy and we’ll teach you what you need to know. We go as a group with petitions, clip boards and pens in hand and walk through the crowd to gather One Million Strong signatures. It’s more fun with company, so bring some supportive friends with you.
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<br />One Million Strong - The One Million Strong Campaign is a grassroots effort led by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. We're mobilizing one million pro-choice voters just like you to come out to the polls this Election Day. We will become a powerful voice in American politics, working together to elect a pro-choice president, elect pro-choice, pro-women's health candidates at every level, defeat dangerous ballot initiatives and ensure women's health issues are a priority in the campaign and the next administration. For more information visit: www.azadvocates.org
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Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/05/14 08:02:51 -0400
Public Health Improvement Project:
This is a project promoting general public health improvement.
Village outreach: Public speaking and mentoring in various rural communities about HIV/AIDS, malaria, hygiene, family planning, reproductive health, nutrition, early childhood feeding, sanitation, women's rights and domestic violence. This is the most important and most common activity undertaken by volunteers. Volunteers travel to a variety of villages on a weekly basis. They design their own seminars based on that week’s subject matter. Basic training and educational materials are on site, but volunteers are encouraged to bring new materials as well.
School outreach: Public speaking and mentoring of youth about teen issues. These may include drug abuse, pregnancy, STDs, sexual education, and decision-making. Volunteers may visit 1 or 2 schools per day speaking directly to students about issues affecting them. Again, volunteers will design their own speeches, but will be given basic training and access to educational materials in order to prepare themselves.
Volunteers will take part in a flexible schedule, which includes some or all activities offered by the program. The exchange of ideas, experiences, and culture is encouraged. This project requires walking long distances in the sun. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag, and protective clothing and shoes.
COSTS
*All amounts in British pounds (GBP)
335 per month
This includes:
ACCOMODATION
Camping or local home placements
MEALS
Three meals are provided each day which will consist of local foods, such as matooke (mashed plantain), posho (corn meal), potatoes, and rice. They are generally served with beef, fish, peas, beans, or groundnut sauce. Bread, eggs and fruits are available for breakfast. Vegetarians are also accommodated
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2009/07/15 15:01:32 -0400
Guyana, South America
Volunteer Posting – Medical/ Public Health
Ve’ahavta is in the process of recruiting a team of dynamic volunteers to help facilitate an exciting community-based medical and public health education program in Region 7, Guyana.
Program Duration: 2 weeks (October 18- November 1 2009) *dates subject to change
Program fee: $2800 participant fees are tax deductible and covers all aspects of volunteer logistics, flights, insurance, ground travel (boat and plane), accommodations, and meals.
Seeking:
• physicians
• nurses
• midwives
• social workers
• public health specialists/ educators
• family planners
• pharmacists
• laboratory technologist
• support workers
Program Purpose: To harness and utilize the technical expertise, diverse experiences and positive attitudes of Ve’ahavta volunteers as resources in nurturing a community-based project model prioritizing local capacity building while providing comprehensive, high-quality primary and preventative health care and education in Guyana.
Ve’ahavta’s programmatic goal in Guyana is to improve the long-term health of the population of Region 7, Guyana by strengthening existing health care infrastructure at the community level through the implementation of primary care services and preventative health care and education programs.
Activities will include:
• Community-based Health Education Seminars on topics including: Diabetes/ Hypertension, Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health, Community Mobilization, Effectively accessing and utilizing local health resources
• Comprehensive Clinical Services
• Skill-building workshops for health care providers, community leaders and members
• Distribution of medical and pharmaceutical donations
• Development of resource libraries for providers & community members
Desired Experience:
• Positive and open attitude
• Cross- Cultural exposure (Experience working with Caribbean and Indigenous communities an asset)
• Ability to speak/present to groups/ experience with community-based health education
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible, reliable and work well both independently and with a team
• Ability to work well under supervision
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Comfort in different or difficult environmental conditions
• Experience developing and facilitating educational activities for women, men, and families
• Interest in travelling and learning about different cultures and peoples
• Previous volunteer experience with Ve’ahavta in Guyana an asset (though not a requirement)
Ve’ahavta will provide logistical support, pre-departure training, full orientation and supervision in the field.
Volunteer Posting – Medical/ Public Health
Ve’ahavta is in the process of recruiting a team of dynamic volunteers to help facilitate an exciting community-based medical and public health education program in Region 7, Guyana.
Program Duration: 2 weeks (October 18- November 1 2009) *dates subject to change
Program fee: $2800 participant fees are tax deductible and covers all aspects of volunteer logistics, flights, insurance, ground travel (boat and plane), accommodations, and meals.
Seeking:
• physicians
• nurses
• midwives
• social workers
• public health specialists/ educators
• family planners
• pharmacists
• laboratory technologist
• support workers
Program Purpose: To harness and utilize the technical expertise, diverse experiences and positive attitudes of Ve’ahavta volunteers as resources in nurturing a community-based project model prioritizing local capacity building while providing comprehensive, high-quality primary and preventative health care and education in Guyana.
Ve’ahavta’s programmatic goal in Guyana is to improve the long-term health of the population of Region 7, Guyana by strengthening existing health care infrastructure at the community level through the implementation of primary care services and preventative health care and education programs.
Activities will include:
• Community-based Health Education Seminars on topics including: Diabetes/ Hypertension, Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health, Community Mobilization, Effectively accessing and utilizing local health resources
• Comprehensive Clinical Services
• Skill-building workshops for health care providers, community leaders and members
• Distribution of medical and pharmaceutical donations
• Development of resource libraries for providers & community members
Desired Experience:
• Positive and open attitude
• Cross- Cultural exposure (Experience working with Caribbean and Indigenous communities an asset)
• Ability to speak/present to groups/ experience with community-based health education
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible, reliable and work well both independently and with a team
• Ability to work well under supervision
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Comfort in different or difficult environmental conditions
• Experience developing and facilitating educational activities for women, men, and families
• Interest in travelling and learning about different cultures and peoples
• Previous volunteer experience with Ve’ahavta in Guyana an asset (though not a requirement)
Ve’ahavta will provide logistical support, pre-departure training, full orientation and supervision in the field.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2009/02/02 14:02:19 -0500
Hello and allow me to tell you a little bit more about the Codman Square Health Center and our Digital Health Education Initiative! We are a community health center located in Dorchester, MA serving a mostly low-income population. Our programs/services seek to build a "culture of health" In our community, and include primary care, urgent care, dental care, eye care, a women's fitness center, earned income tax credit tax prep, computer classes, public health services, adult education, youth programs, and the list goes on!
We recently installed a digital signage system in our waiting rooms with the ability to organize and play a variety of media to educate and inform patients while they are waiting. Content can include health information, information about programs, upcoming events-- the opportunities are many. Unfortunately time, money and skill are not.
We are looking to have someone with filming skills shoot an educational video for us. There would be ample opportunity to make creative suggestions as to the type and format of content if there was that interest. If necessary, we could provide video equipment (albeit not super-high-level equipment). Time is very flexible, although we anticipate that this could take a few weeks (depending on your interest level, your skill level, etc.) If you happen to know Haitian Creole and/or Spanish that would be an added bonus. (Don't worry if you, don't, just thought we'd throw it in there on the offchance!)
We recently installed a digital signage system in our waiting rooms with the ability to organize and play a variety of media to educate and inform patients while they are waiting. Content can include health information, information about programs, upcoming events-- the opportunities are many. Unfortunately time, money and skill are not.
We are looking to have someone with filming skills shoot an educational video for us. There would be ample opportunity to make creative suggestions as to the type and format of content if there was that interest. If necessary, we could provide video equipment (albeit not super-high-level equipment). Time is very flexible, although we anticipate that this could take a few weeks (depending on your interest level, your skill level, etc.) If you happen to know Haitian Creole and/or Spanish that would be an added bonus. (Don't worry if you, don't, just thought we'd throw it in there on the offchance!)
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/04/06 07:02:01 -0400
KAJIADO DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Project Location: Kajiado District, Kenya
Type of Project Activities: Curative & preventive health services; Promotion of Primary Health Care
Promotion of Primary Health Care: Diagnosis, treatment and prevention, promotion and prolonging of healthcare in the Masaai community
Total population: It has a population of 406.054 and an area of 21,903 km². The district borders Nairobi city and extends to the Kenya-Tanzania border further south. The district capital is Kajiado.
No. local people benefiting from the health care facility: Approximately 200,000
Project Location:
Kajiado District Hospital is located on the South west part of the country and borders Nairobi city and extends to the Kenya-Tanzania border further south. Kajiado District is divided in to 7 administrative divisions that constitute a total population of 406,054.
Its is about 3 hours drive by public transport from Nairobi city approximately 200 km
Who Comprises Kajiado Community
who are they?
The Masaai, famous as herders and warriors, once dominated the plains of East Africa. Now however they are confined to a fraction of their former range.
How do they live?
For the Maasai, cattle are what make the good life, and milk and meat are the best foods. Their old ideal was to live by their cattle alone – other foods they could get by exchange – but today they also need to grow crops. They move their herds from one place to another, so that the grass has a chance to grow again; traditionally, this is made possible by a communal land tenure system in which everyone in an area shares access to water and pasture. Nowadays Maasai have increasingly been forced to settle, and many take jobs in towns. Maasai society is organized into male age-groups whose members together pass through initiations to become warriors, and then elders. They have no chiefs, although each section has a Laibon, or spiritual leader, at its head. Maasai worship one god who dwells in all things, but may manifest himself as either kindly or destructive. Many Maasai today, however, belong to various Christian churches.
What problems do they face?
Since the colonial period, most of what used to be Maasai land has been taken over, for private farms and ranches, for government projects or for wildlife parks. Mostly they retain only the driest and least fertile areas. The stress this causes to their herds has often been aggravated by attempts made by governments to 'develop' the Maasai. These are based on the idea that they keep too much cattle for the land. However, they are in fact very efficient livestock producers and rarely have more animals than they need or the land can carry. These 'development' efforts try to change their system of shared access to land. While this has suited outsiders and some entrepreneurial Maasai who have been able to acquire land for themselves or sell it off, it has often denuded the soil and brought poverty to the majority of Maasai, who are left with too little and only the worst land.
Besides these, the Masaai are affected by many diseases that play a major role on their population distribution and development noting holding to their rich cultural affinity. Masaai just like any other communities are entitled to primary health care, though it has been difficult to match health services in relation to Masaai cultural practices, the need for comprehensive and proper diseases surveillance and subsequent treatment is paramount to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals in relation to health aspects especially children under 5 years, while accessing reproductive health services remains poor where women’s health risks greatest. Though deliveries attended by skilled health workers in developing regions have increased since 1993 from 53 % in 1990 to 61% in 2007, there has been little progress in reducing maternal deaths, maternal mortality declined only marginally from 480 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 450 in 2005.At this rate, the target of 120 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2015 can not be achieved. As part of broader investment in public programmes, adequate financing for maternal health, especially dedicated to ensure safe deliveries is critical. Our focus for the Masaai community is also vital in this field and understanding and relation health to cultural practices is our trajectory.
Face of Kajiado
Amboseli National Park, formerly Masaai Amboseli Game Reserve;
Kajiado offers interesting and magnificent sites that are adored to visitors on both community development programs and cultural aspects. The area has close proximity to Amboseli National Park, formerly Masaai Amboseli Game Reserve; the park is 39,209 hectares {392sq.km; 151sq mi} in size at the core of an 8,000sqkm {3,100sq mi} ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The local people are mainly Masaai, but people from other parts of the country have settled there attracted by the successful-tourist driven economy and intensive agriculture along the system of swamps that makes this low-rainfall area{average 350mm{14in} }one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world. The park protects two of the main five swamps and includes a dried –up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation.
Nyiri Desert
Also called The Nyika or Tarudesert-is a desert in southern Kenya. It is located east of L.Magadi and between Amboseli, Tsavo West and Nairobi National parks. High proportion of Kajiado District’s land area is of Nyiri Desert. Its aridity is caused by rain shadow of the Mount Kilimanjaro
Kitengela
Is a plain in Kenya, located south of capital Nairobi. There is also a town named Kitengela in the area. Close to Nairobi National park is also Kitengela Game Conservation area. Populated with Buffalo,Masaai Giraffe, Black Rhino,Eland,Impla,Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle, common and Defassa waterbuck,hippopotamus,warthog,Olive Baboon, Monkeys and attendant carnivores-lion, spotted hyena,cheetah,jackals,Bat-eared fox and smaller carnivores. The diversity of species is decreasing in the Kitengela areas adjacent to the Nairobi National Park, where land uses are not compatible with wildlife are on the increase. Kitengela is part of Kajiado and has a population of 8378; the town has Masaai Ostrich Park, a fairly popular tourist destination, its 7 km off the Nairobi-Arusha road it is also a place where Jockeys train for Ostrich racing –Ostrich races are held at the farm on Sundays and occasionally at the Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi. Other towns within Kajiado district are Isinya, a town south of Kitengela, Athi-river but are part of Machakos district in Eastern province.
Project Background
Face of Kajiado District Hospital
Human Health has a major role to play in economic development. There is a direct link between Health of a population and its productivity. Achievement of good health is critical in enhancing human development. A sound health care delivery system, good nutritional status, food security and absence of epidemic diseases are conditions that produce health people capable of participating in a country’s economic, social and political development.
Development of healthcare delivery system in Kenya dates back in pre-colonial era. With establishment of mission stations in Kenya in 1890’s and the arrival of Imperial British East African Company {IBEAC} in 1888, western medicine entered the country.
After independence, the government continued to expand the health facilities in the country as its main social concern at that time of independence was elimination of illiteracy, poverty and diseases
Kajiado is located on the southern tip of Rift Valley province. It bordered by Tanzania in southwest and the districts of Taita/Taveta {to the southeast} Machakos to the East, Nairobi to the northeast and Kiambu to the north and Narok to the west. The indigenous people are the Masaai but there is increasing influx of other communities. Kajiado has a population of approximately 400,000.Nearly 50 % of the population being on the age range of 0-14 years.
Kajiado District Hospital is the largest in ranking of medical facilities within Kajiado, the third largest district in Kenya working as a referral centre for all small health facilities within the district.
The bed hospital capacity is 122 with a total of 120 staff s serves as catchments of 200,000 people. In 2004 the hospital serve approximately 120, 000, less that 5% were admitted
In line with the mission of Ministry of Health, under which it operates, its mission is to promote and provides accessible quality, curative, preventive, promotive and rehabilitative affordable quality healthcare services.
The health activities can be divided into two broad categories; preventive and curative health services. Preventive services include Malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS/TB prevention, immunization, nutritional counseling, ante and post natal health screening and integrated management of child illnesses .Curative services include diagnosis and treatment of patient {mainly outpatient services}, laboratory and diagnostic services, pharmacy, surgical, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Main Activities.
Curative & Preventive Medicine-
Diagnosis and analysis of various signs and symptoms, treatment and dispensing of drugs
• Immunization program
• Health Education
• Outreach program-mobile clinics
• HIV/AIDS & STI.{Sexually Transmitted Infections}
Other Activities Volunteers can do
• Teaching in nearby nursery, primary or secondary schools.
• Sporting activities-soccer, basket ,volley balls and athletics
• Home visits related to community health.
• Disease surveillance
• Visiting other small health facilities within Kajiado District.
• HIV/AIDS community discussions and awareness.
Duties and Responsibilities of volunteers
• Induction of volunteer will take place on the first day
• Depending on the profession of the volunteer in case of Nurse-General nursing procedure.
• Home visits
• Data collection
• Monthly morbidity report.
• Health Education during School visits
Beneficiaries of the project.
• The local community whom majority are the Masaai community. Kajiado has an urban population of 8128 though it comprises of cosmopolitan set-up but the local people are predominantly of Masaai community. It’s interesting to note the appreciation of the project targeting the local community combines with the rich first hand culture at the grass root level. It’s also unique to see the approached used to reach out the community in relation to health issues.
Administration outlook.
Kajiado district is an administrative district which has the five {5} administrative divisions and two {2} local authorities {council}
Project Support.-Project covers
• Meals-{Breakfast, lunch and dinner} Volunteers are provided three meals a day. Snacks and drinks are not provided this is upon volunteers.
• Accommodation
• Transport to and from the project
Project does not cover.
• Insurance cover
• Recreation
• Laundry services.
• Electricity
What to carry.
• Pictures of your country, your family.
• Any kind of medical donation.
• Smile and positive attitude-a sign of good and happy union
• Flash light.
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water purifiers.
• Laptop in need be
• Personal effects.
• Mosquito net.
• Sleeping bag/mat.
• Appropriate clothing-{March-June/mid October-mid December- rainy-raincoats}
DO s and Don’t of Volunteering
• Do learn a bit of the local language {Ki-masaai} even greetings will be highly appreciated.
• Do take an active role in learning about the local culture.
• Do not promise some one that you will visit them; they will get disappointed if you fail to turn up.
• Do not get disappointed if things do not change during your volunteering period, change is a gradual process.
Accommodation.
Volunteers will be accommodated in host families by hospital staffs or community members
Volunteering hours
Volunteers’ works from 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Working hour’s times may be flexible depending on the project. Volunteers are expected to co- operate and work full days.
Project Location: Kajiado District, Kenya
Type of Project Activities: Curative & preventive health services; Promotion of Primary Health Care
Promotion of Primary Health Care: Diagnosis, treatment and prevention, promotion and prolonging of healthcare in the Masaai community
Total population: It has a population of 406.054 and an area of 21,903 km². The district borders Nairobi city and extends to the Kenya-Tanzania border further south. The district capital is Kajiado.
No. local people benefiting from the health care facility: Approximately 200,000
Project Location:
Kajiado District Hospital is located on the South west part of the country and borders Nairobi city and extends to the Kenya-Tanzania border further south. Kajiado District is divided in to 7 administrative divisions that constitute a total population of 406,054.
Its is about 3 hours drive by public transport from Nairobi city approximately 200 km
Who Comprises Kajiado Community
who are they?
The Masaai, famous as herders and warriors, once dominated the plains of East Africa. Now however they are confined to a fraction of their former range.
How do they live?
For the Maasai, cattle are what make the good life, and milk and meat are the best foods. Their old ideal was to live by their cattle alone – other foods they could get by exchange – but today they also need to grow crops. They move their herds from one place to another, so that the grass has a chance to grow again; traditionally, this is made possible by a communal land tenure system in which everyone in an area shares access to water and pasture. Nowadays Maasai have increasingly been forced to settle, and many take jobs in towns. Maasai society is organized into male age-groups whose members together pass through initiations to become warriors, and then elders. They have no chiefs, although each section has a Laibon, or spiritual leader, at its head. Maasai worship one god who dwells in all things, but may manifest himself as either kindly or destructive. Many Maasai today, however, belong to various Christian churches.
What problems do they face?
Since the colonial period, most of what used to be Maasai land has been taken over, for private farms and ranches, for government projects or for wildlife parks. Mostly they retain only the driest and least fertile areas. The stress this causes to their herds has often been aggravated by attempts made by governments to 'develop' the Maasai. These are based on the idea that they keep too much cattle for the land. However, they are in fact very efficient livestock producers and rarely have more animals than they need or the land can carry. These 'development' efforts try to change their system of shared access to land. While this has suited outsiders and some entrepreneurial Maasai who have been able to acquire land for themselves or sell it off, it has often denuded the soil and brought poverty to the majority of Maasai, who are left with too little and only the worst land.
Besides these, the Masaai are affected by many diseases that play a major role on their population distribution and development noting holding to their rich cultural affinity. Masaai just like any other communities are entitled to primary health care, though it has been difficult to match health services in relation to Masaai cultural practices, the need for comprehensive and proper diseases surveillance and subsequent treatment is paramount to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals in relation to health aspects especially children under 5 years, while accessing reproductive health services remains poor where women’s health risks greatest. Though deliveries attended by skilled health workers in developing regions have increased since 1993 from 53 % in 1990 to 61% in 2007, there has been little progress in reducing maternal deaths, maternal mortality declined only marginally from 480 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 450 in 2005.At this rate, the target of 120 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2015 can not be achieved. As part of broader investment in public programmes, adequate financing for maternal health, especially dedicated to ensure safe deliveries is critical. Our focus for the Masaai community is also vital in this field and understanding and relation health to cultural practices is our trajectory.
Face of Kajiado
Amboseli National Park, formerly Masaai Amboseli Game Reserve;
Kajiado offers interesting and magnificent sites that are adored to visitors on both community development programs and cultural aspects. The area has close proximity to Amboseli National Park, formerly Masaai Amboseli Game Reserve; the park is 39,209 hectares {392sq.km; 151sq mi} in size at the core of an 8,000sqkm {3,100sq mi} ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The local people are mainly Masaai, but people from other parts of the country have settled there attracted by the successful-tourist driven economy and intensive agriculture along the system of swamps that makes this low-rainfall area{average 350mm{14in} }one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world. The park protects two of the main five swamps and includes a dried –up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation.
Nyiri Desert
Also called The Nyika or Tarudesert-is a desert in southern Kenya. It is located east of L.Magadi and between Amboseli, Tsavo West and Nairobi National parks. High proportion of Kajiado District’s land area is of Nyiri Desert. Its aridity is caused by rain shadow of the Mount Kilimanjaro
Kitengela
Is a plain in Kenya, located south of capital Nairobi. There is also a town named Kitengela in the area. Close to Nairobi National park is also Kitengela Game Conservation area. Populated with Buffalo,Masaai Giraffe, Black Rhino,Eland,Impla,Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle, common and Defassa waterbuck,hippopotamus,warthog,Olive Baboon, Monkeys and attendant carnivores-lion, spotted hyena,cheetah,jackals,Bat-eared fox and smaller carnivores. The diversity of species is decreasing in the Kitengela areas adjacent to the Nairobi National Park, where land uses are not compatible with wildlife are on the increase. Kitengela is part of Kajiado and has a population of 8378; the town has Masaai Ostrich Park, a fairly popular tourist destination, its 7 km off the Nairobi-Arusha road it is also a place where Jockeys train for Ostrich racing –Ostrich races are held at the farm on Sundays and occasionally at the Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi. Other towns within Kajiado district are Isinya, a town south of Kitengela, Athi-river but are part of Machakos district in Eastern province.
Project Background
Face of Kajiado District Hospital
Human Health has a major role to play in economic development. There is a direct link between Health of a population and its productivity. Achievement of good health is critical in enhancing human development. A sound health care delivery system, good nutritional status, food security and absence of epidemic diseases are conditions that produce health people capable of participating in a country’s economic, social and political development.
Development of healthcare delivery system in Kenya dates back in pre-colonial era. With establishment of mission stations in Kenya in 1890’s and the arrival of Imperial British East African Company {IBEAC} in 1888, western medicine entered the country.
After independence, the government continued to expand the health facilities in the country as its main social concern at that time of independence was elimination of illiteracy, poverty and diseases
Kajiado is located on the southern tip of Rift Valley province. It bordered by Tanzania in southwest and the districts of Taita/Taveta {to the southeast} Machakos to the East, Nairobi to the northeast and Kiambu to the north and Narok to the west. The indigenous people are the Masaai but there is increasing influx of other communities. Kajiado has a population of approximately 400,000.Nearly 50 % of the population being on the age range of 0-14 years.
Kajiado District Hospital is the largest in ranking of medical facilities within Kajiado, the third largest district in Kenya working as a referral centre for all small health facilities within the district.
The bed hospital capacity is 122 with a total of 120 staff s serves as catchments of 200,000 people. In 2004 the hospital serve approximately 120, 000, less that 5% were admitted
In line with the mission of Ministry of Health, under which it operates, its mission is to promote and provides accessible quality, curative, preventive, promotive and rehabilitative affordable quality healthcare services.
The health activities can be divided into two broad categories; preventive and curative health services. Preventive services include Malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS/TB prevention, immunization, nutritional counseling, ante and post natal health screening and integrated management of child illnesses .Curative services include diagnosis and treatment of patient {mainly outpatient services}, laboratory and diagnostic services, pharmacy, surgical, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Main Activities.
Curative & Preventive Medicine-
Diagnosis and analysis of various signs and symptoms, treatment and dispensing of drugs
• Immunization program
• Health Education
• Outreach program-mobile clinics
• HIV/AIDS & STI.{Sexually Transmitted Infections}
Other Activities Volunteers can do
• Teaching in nearby nursery, primary or secondary schools.
• Sporting activities-soccer, basket ,volley balls and athletics
• Home visits related to community health.
• Disease surveillance
• Visiting other small health facilities within Kajiado District.
• HIV/AIDS community discussions and awareness.
Duties and Responsibilities of volunteers
• Induction of volunteer will take place on the first day
• Depending on the profession of the volunteer in case of Nurse-General nursing procedure.
• Home visits
• Data collection
• Monthly morbidity report.
• Health Education during School visits
Beneficiaries of the project.
• The local community whom majority are the Masaai community. Kajiado has an urban population of 8128 though it comprises of cosmopolitan set-up but the local people are predominantly of Masaai community. It’s interesting to note the appreciation of the project targeting the local community combines with the rich first hand culture at the grass root level. It’s also unique to see the approached used to reach out the community in relation to health issues.
Administration outlook.
Kajiado district is an administrative district which has the five {5} administrative divisions and two {2} local authorities {council}
Project Support.-Project covers
• Meals-{Breakfast, lunch and dinner} Volunteers are provided three meals a day. Snacks and drinks are not provided this is upon volunteers.
• Accommodation
• Transport to and from the project
Project does not cover.
• Insurance cover
• Recreation
• Laundry services.
• Electricity
What to carry.
• Pictures of your country, your family.
• Any kind of medical donation.
• Smile and positive attitude-a sign of good and happy union
• Flash light.
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water purifiers.
• Laptop in need be
• Personal effects.
• Mosquito net.
• Sleeping bag/mat.
• Appropriate clothing-{March-June/mid October-mid December- rainy-raincoats}
DO s and Don’t of Volunteering
• Do learn a bit of the local language {Ki-masaai} even greetings will be highly appreciated.
• Do take an active role in learning about the local culture.
• Do not promise some one that you will visit them; they will get disappointed if you fail to turn up.
• Do not get disappointed if things do not change during your volunteering period, change is a gradual process.
Accommodation.
Volunteers will be accommodated in host families by hospital staffs or community members
Volunteering hours
Volunteers’ works from 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Working hour’s times may be flexible depending on the project. Volunteers are expected to co- operate and work full days.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/13 20:01:56 -0400
Applications for the Fall 2010 session are due on August 1st. See below for information on 2010-2011 application deadlines, how to apply, and program start dates.
About FSD in Udaipur, India
FSD has been working internationally for over 15 years to address community-level development needs. In India, grassroots and government efforts are making great strides to rectify poverty-related issues; however, the severity of the problem is astonishing. Water tables throughout the country have collapsed, public education is floundering, HIV infection rates continue to grow. Though on the forefront of medical advancement, quality health care is often inaccessible to the vast rural population. Even when care is available, public hospitals are understaffed and supplied, with an average of 18 beds per 100,000 people. India has the highest rates of tuberculosis in the world, over 1.5 million children dead before their first birthday, extreme malnutrition, and though prevalence of HIV/AIDS is not particularly high relevant to population, a lack of prevention education and awareness leaves the country vulnerable to an epidemic. Malnutrition, anemia, small pox, and polio also run rampant due to the high costs of healthcare.
As an FSD Intern in India, you will…
Recent Interns in India have…
Designed and implemented educational campaigns and workshops within marginalized communities targeting women and children to address safe water, nutrition, sterilization, sanitation, immunization, infectious disease, domestic violence, prenatal care, and sexual health.
Conducted epidemiological research tracking HIV/AIDS, conducted efficacy analysis and impact assessment of local public health initiatives, and promoted public health policy reform.
Provided medical services and counseling to rural villages, train health workers to improve current medical practices and promote the collaboration of western and traditional medicine.
Researched local waste management and its relation to health, and lobbied government for infrastructural change at local and national levels.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: Capacity Building: on-site training and networking opportunities led by local staff Interns and Volunteers: provide local organizations with the human resources they need to design and implement long-term initiatives Grantmaking: funding for sustainable projects Engaged Philanthropy: opportunities for donors to increase their engagement in the projects they support
About FSD in Udaipur, India
FSD has been working internationally for over 15 years to address community-level development needs. In India, grassroots and government efforts are making great strides to rectify poverty-related issues; however, the severity of the problem is astonishing. Water tables throughout the country have collapsed, public education is floundering, HIV infection rates continue to grow. Though on the forefront of medical advancement, quality health care is often inaccessible to the vast rural population. Even when care is available, public hospitals are understaffed and supplied, with an average of 18 beds per 100,000 people. India has the highest rates of tuberculosis in the world, over 1.5 million children dead before their first birthday, extreme malnutrition, and though prevalence of HIV/AIDS is not particularly high relevant to population, a lack of prevention education and awareness leaves the country vulnerable to an epidemic. Malnutrition, anemia, small pox, and polio also run rampant due to the high costs of healthcare.
As an FSD Intern in India, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience by practicing your new skills through the design and implementation of a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in India have…
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/13 21:02:01 -0400
Applications for the Fall 2010 session are due on August 1st. See below for information on 2010-2011 application deadlines, how to apply, and program start dates.
About FSD in Jodhpur, India
FSD has been working internationally for over 15 years to address community-level development needs. In India, grassroots and government efforts are making great strides to rectify poverty-related issues; however, the severity of the problem is astonishing. Water tables throughout the country have collapsed, public education is floundering, HIV infection rates continue to grow. Though on the forefront of medical advancement, quality health care is often inaccessible to the vast rural population. Even when care is available, public hospitals are understaffed and supplied, with an average of 18 beds per 100,000 people. India has the highest rates of tuberculosis in the world, over 1.5 million children dead before their first birthday, extreme malnutrition, and though prevalence of HIV/AIDS is not particularly high relevant to population, a lack of prevention education and awareness leaves the country vulnerable to an epidemic. Malnutrition, anemia, small pox, and polio also run rampant due to the high costs of healthcare.
As an FSD Intern in India, you will…
Recent Interns in India have…
Designed and implemented educational campaigns and workshops within marginalized communities targeting women and children to address safe water, nutrition, sterilization, sanitation, immunization, infectious disease, domestic violence, prenatal care, and sexual health.
Conducted epidemiological research tracking HIV/AIDS, conducted efficacy analysis and impact assessment of local public health initiatives, and promoted public health policy reform.
Provided medical services and counseling to rural villages, train health workers to improve current medical practices and promote the collaboration of western and traditional medicine.
Researched local waste management and its relation to health, and lobbied government for infrastructural change at local and national levels.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: Capacity Building: on-site training and networking opportunities led by local staff Interns and Volunteers: provide local organizations with the human resources they need to design and implement long-term initiatives Grantmaking: funding for sustainable projects Engaged Philanthropy: opportunities for donors to increase their engagement in the projects they support
About FSD in Jodhpur, India
FSD has been working internationally for over 15 years to address community-level development needs. In India, grassroots and government efforts are making great strides to rectify poverty-related issues; however, the severity of the problem is astonishing. Water tables throughout the country have collapsed, public education is floundering, HIV infection rates continue to grow. Though on the forefront of medical advancement, quality health care is often inaccessible to the vast rural population. Even when care is available, public hospitals are understaffed and supplied, with an average of 18 beds per 100,000 people. India has the highest rates of tuberculosis in the world, over 1.5 million children dead before their first birthday, extreme malnutrition, and though prevalence of HIV/AIDS is not particularly high relevant to population, a lack of prevention education and awareness leaves the country vulnerable to an epidemic. Malnutrition, anemia, small pox, and polio also run rampant due to the high costs of healthcare.
As an FSD Intern in India, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience by practicing your new skills through the design and implementation of a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in India have…
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/01/28 20:09:35 -0500
Volunteer on Women Issues in Nepal
Women and girls are discriminated against both socially and legally in Nepal. Socially and traditionally especially in remote rural areas, child labour (especially of girls), domestic abuse, and sexual exploitation are socially accepted norms. Additionally, girls are traditionally not educated and kept illiterate, increasing their financial dependency and keeping them unaware of their basic human rights. A number of laws also discriminate against women's citizenship, inheritance rights, divorce rights, and even by meting out minimal to no punishment against their physical or sexual abusers. The recent conflict has only added to the problem, causing many fathers and husbands (on whom women were dependent) to be killed or disappeared and making it more difficult for women to seek justice and enforcement of the few protections they do have under the law. Since its inception, volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) has been implementing various projects to address the problems of women in Nepal by increasing public awareness of opportunities for economic and social self-development, by fostering social responsibility and self-reliance in developing villages, and by empowering women to improve their lives and community. The issues surrounding women's rights touch every area of society and skill from agriculture to health care to teaching, so the VSN Nepal has developed a variety of social, educational and financial programs, and almost anyone can help in some way. The Volunteer Society Nepal also places volunteers by providing language and culture training which will enable them to maximize their potential to contribute and learn, arranges a home stay experience, and provides support for volunteers for the duration of their stay.
Teaching English at a shelter for survivors of violence
Who lives at the shelter?
Women and children who are survivors of domestic, physical, or sexual violence or the recent conflict, who were abandoned by their husbands and fathers, or whose husbands and fathers died, orphans, and survivors of rape and torture.
What does the shelter provide?
A home, food, education, skill training for income generation, extracurricular training and classes, psychological counseling, and health care.
Where is the shelter?
The shelter is located in Kathmandu, Nepal
Who would I teach and when?
Class times and groups are flexible, but classes for school-age children would be taught after school ends at 4 p.m., and children are generally divided into younger (approx. ages 8 – 12) and older (approx. ages 13 – 17) age groups.
Groups and times for women's classes are more flexible.
Skill training (for income generating activities)
What programs are currently in place?
Current skill training programs identify local resources and use local materials for the development of skills, which contribute to sustainable resource use and economic development. Examples of skill training programs offered include sewing, weaving methods, tailoring, beautician training, paper making, retail shop running, animal-raising, toy-making, and other small business products training or marketing.
What could I do to help?
Volunteers can hold workshops, classes, training, etc. on existing programs or production methods, or for a longer stay, even introduce new products and training programs.
Where would training take place?
Training would generally take place at our training center in Kathmandu, Nepal, but depending on the type of training, length of stay, and ability of volunteer, another location might be arranged.
Volunteer Requirements:
*
A minimum of a five-week stay is required (one week of language and cultural training, followed by four weeks of volunteer work).
*
Once a commitment has been made, it is very important that the volunteer sticks with their commitment. VSN's values our relationship and the good reputation of our volunteers with our partners and it is important to maintain our rapport of reliability and trust.
* Volunteers must be female
* Volunteers must be at least 20 years old.
For detail information
http://www.everestfoundationnepal.org/volunteer%20in%20Nepal/volunteer%20nepal%20volunteering%20in%20nepal.htm
Women and girls are discriminated against both socially and legally in Nepal. Socially and traditionally especially in remote rural areas, child labour (especially of girls), domestic abuse, and sexual exploitation are socially accepted norms. Additionally, girls are traditionally not educated and kept illiterate, increasing their financial dependency and keeping them unaware of their basic human rights. A number of laws also discriminate against women's citizenship, inheritance rights, divorce rights, and even by meting out minimal to no punishment against their physical or sexual abusers. The recent conflict has only added to the problem, causing many fathers and husbands (on whom women were dependent) to be killed or disappeared and making it more difficult for women to seek justice and enforcement of the few protections they do have under the law. Since its inception, volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) has been implementing various projects to address the problems of women in Nepal by increasing public awareness of opportunities for economic and social self-development, by fostering social responsibility and self-reliance in developing villages, and by empowering women to improve their lives and community. The issues surrounding women's rights touch every area of society and skill from agriculture to health care to teaching, so the VSN Nepal has developed a variety of social, educational and financial programs, and almost anyone can help in some way. The Volunteer Society Nepal also places volunteers by providing language and culture training which will enable them to maximize their potential to contribute and learn, arranges a home stay experience, and provides support for volunteers for the duration of their stay.
Teaching English at a shelter for survivors of violence
Who lives at the shelter?
Women and children who are survivors of domestic, physical, or sexual violence or the recent conflict, who were abandoned by their husbands and fathers, or whose husbands and fathers died, orphans, and survivors of rape and torture.
What does the shelter provide?
A home, food, education, skill training for income generation, extracurricular training and classes, psychological counseling, and health care.
Where is the shelter?
The shelter is located in Kathmandu, Nepal
Who would I teach and when?
Class times and groups are flexible, but classes for school-age children would be taught after school ends at 4 p.m., and children are generally divided into younger (approx. ages 8 – 12) and older (approx. ages 13 – 17) age groups.
Groups and times for women's classes are more flexible.
Skill training (for income generating activities)
What programs are currently in place?
Current skill training programs identify local resources and use local materials for the development of skills, which contribute to sustainable resource use and economic development. Examples of skill training programs offered include sewing, weaving methods, tailoring, beautician training, paper making, retail shop running, animal-raising, toy-making, and other small business products training or marketing.
What could I do to help?
Volunteers can hold workshops, classes, training, etc. on existing programs or production methods, or for a longer stay, even introduce new products and training programs.
Where would training take place?
Training would generally take place at our training center in Kathmandu, Nepal, but depending on the type of training, length of stay, and ability of volunteer, another location might be arranged.
Volunteer Requirements:
*
A minimum of a five-week stay is required (one week of language and cultural training, followed by four weeks of volunteer work).
*
Once a commitment has been made, it is very important that the volunteer sticks with their commitment. VSN's values our relationship and the good reputation of our volunteers with our partners and it is important to maintain our rapport of reliability and trust.
* Volunteers must be female
* Volunteers must be at least 20 years old.
For detail information
http://www.everestfoundationnepal.org/volunteer%20in%20Nepal/volunteer%20nepal%20volunteering%20in%20nepal.htm
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/03/16 11:02:16 -0400
Terms of Reference
Position: Community Health Consultant - Sudan
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Location: El Geinina (West Darfur)
Start Date: April 2010
Duration: 3 months (possible extension)
Remuneration : An outcomes-based payment schedule will be negotiated
Working language: English
Experience: Evaluating, developing and implementing community health strategies within humanitarian contexts. Establishing program data and quality monitoring frameworks. Working within multicultural and multilingual contexts. Delivering training (ToT, CLTS, CATS).
ATTENTION: Proof of a university diploma and solid experience
will be demanded for visa application
1. BACKGROUND
T
he Comité d’Aide Médicale (CAM) was established in 1990 and is a non-profit humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide medical and related programs to communities affected by conflict, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. CAM develops its programs in partnership with local authorities and communities and prioritizes the strengthening of local community capacity. CAM works in close partnership with its sister-organization in the United States – the Medical Aid Committee.
CAM implements its programs within post-crisis settings with the aim of supporting communities to move from crisis to development.
As a medical NGO our first goal is to respond to the health needs of communities, particularly women and children.
CAM’s expertise and activities are structured around four main program areas which respond holistically to the health needs of communities:
• Primary health care
• Environmental Health
• Community Health
• Psychosocial Health
At CAM we focus our interventions around two principal themes:
? The implementation of programs in the post-crisis stage and assisting communities to move from crisis to development.
? A commitment to implementing programs which are effective and sustainable by working in partnership with local authorities and communities.
CAM currently has programs in Sudan, Angola, France, Sri Lanka, the Central African Republic and Chad.
Comité d’Aide Médicale has been implementing integrated programs in West Darfur Sudan since March 2005 and today it is our largest mission. Our primary health care, community health and WATSAN related programs target vulnerable populations (particularly women and children) in conflict-affected areas. Areas of intervention include: rehabilitation and support of fixed clinics, the provision of mobile clinics, reproductive health, maternal and child health clinic, water and sanitation, community health programs, capacity building, supply of drugs and medical equipment.
2. WHY WORK FOR CAM?
There are many benefits to working for the Comité d'Aide Médicale:
? We are a small NGO who values and invests in our team members.
? Our multi-national and multi-disciplinary teams provide a supportive and friendly working environment.
? The ‘human’ scope of our activities enables us to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
? At CAM you never feel like a nameless ‘cog’ in a big machine.
? Working for CAM provides you with a real opportunity to make a difference for the communities we work with and to work alongside colleagues who share your humanitarian commitment.
3. DEFINITION OF THE FUNCTION
3.1 General description of the post:
CAM’s is seeking to recruit a Community Health Consultant in order to assist with the development and implementation of a new integrated community health strategy for our program in Darfur. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the current coordinator of community health activities and the community health and medical teams.
The position will be based in El Geneina (West Darfur) and because of the strategic importance of the role, the Community Health Consultant will report directly to the Head of Mission.
3.2 Responsibilities:
? Undertake a comprehensive review/evaluation of CAM’s community health activities in Darfur.
? Develop a new community health strategy with the aim of achieving greater alignment between community health activities and desired outcomes within the medical program.
? In collaboration with the health coordinator, identify key community health objectives and target groups and the specific strategies needed to reach these goals and respond to specific target group needs.
? Undertake comprehensive training and capacity building of all staff involved in community health activities (including Community Health Supervisors and Community Health Educators) : Community participation, CLTS, CATS, ToT.
? Oversee the implementation of the new strategy in collaboration with the coordinator of community health activities and the health coordinator.
? Design and implement data collection and quality monitoring tools for all community health activities.
? Ensure that context appropriate IEC materials exist in order to support the implementation of the community health strategy.
? Provide written documentation of work undertaken including:
- A report of the evaluation of existing community health activities with recommendations.
- The new community health strategy.
- New reporting and program monitoring framework.
- Training modules and copies of IEC materials produced or adapted.
- An end of mission report detailing work completed and follow-up required.
.
4. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
? At least 5 years experience undertaking program evaluations and/or consultancies and in the design and implementation of program strategy.
? Masters-level or equivalent qualifications in Public Health. Medical qualifications in addition to public health qualifications would be an advantage (nursing, medicine). Proof of a relevant university diploma will be required in order to obtain a visa to work in Sudan.
? Proven experience developing and/or implementing community health strategies within humanitarian contexts.
? Excellent understanding of health prevention and the socio-cultural determinants of health (particularly child and maternal health outcomes).
? Capacity to design and delivery training (including Train the Trainer approaches, CLTS, CATS).
? Must have experience supervising and motivating national staff.
? Able to collaborate effectively and work within a team.
? Strong communication skills and ability to inspire change.
? Ability to work within multicultural and multilingual contexts.
? Ability to produce successful project proposals and high quality reports.
? Fluency in written and spoken English. Arabic would be an advantage.
? Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
5. PERSONAL QUALITIES
? Strong humanitarian motivation.
? Capacity to work professionally and autonomously.
? Strong analytical and coordination skills.
? Capacity to prioritize and to work under pressure.
? Able to live and work in difficult contexts.
? Good sense of humour.
Position: Community Health Consultant - Sudan
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Location: El Geinina (West Darfur)
Start Date: April 2010
Duration: 3 months (possible extension)
Remuneration : An outcomes-based payment schedule will be negotiated
Working language: English
Experience: Evaluating, developing and implementing community health strategies within humanitarian contexts. Establishing program data and quality monitoring frameworks. Working within multicultural and multilingual contexts. Delivering training (ToT, CLTS, CATS).
ATTENTION: Proof of a university diploma and solid experience
will be demanded for visa application
1. BACKGROUND
T
he Comité d’Aide Médicale (CAM) was established in 1990 and is a non-profit humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide medical and related programs to communities affected by conflict, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. CAM develops its programs in partnership with local authorities and communities and prioritizes the strengthening of local community capacity. CAM works in close partnership with its sister-organization in the United States – the Medical Aid Committee.
CAM implements its programs within post-crisis settings with the aim of supporting communities to move from crisis to development.
As a medical NGO our first goal is to respond to the health needs of communities, particularly women and children.
CAM’s expertise and activities are structured around four main program areas which respond holistically to the health needs of communities:
• Primary health care
• Environmental Health
• Community Health
• Psychosocial Health
At CAM we focus our interventions around two principal themes:
? The implementation of programs in the post-crisis stage and assisting communities to move from crisis to development.
? A commitment to implementing programs which are effective and sustainable by working in partnership with local authorities and communities.
CAM currently has programs in Sudan, Angola, France, Sri Lanka, the Central African Republic and Chad.
Comité d’Aide Médicale has been implementing integrated programs in West Darfur Sudan since March 2005 and today it is our largest mission. Our primary health care, community health and WATSAN related programs target vulnerable populations (particularly women and children) in conflict-affected areas. Areas of intervention include: rehabilitation and support of fixed clinics, the provision of mobile clinics, reproductive health, maternal and child health clinic, water and sanitation, community health programs, capacity building, supply of drugs and medical equipment.
2. WHY WORK FOR CAM?
There are many benefits to working for the Comité d'Aide Médicale:
? We are a small NGO who values and invests in our team members.
? Our multi-national and multi-disciplinary teams provide a supportive and friendly working environment.
? The ‘human’ scope of our activities enables us to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
? At CAM you never feel like a nameless ‘cog’ in a big machine.
? Working for CAM provides you with a real opportunity to make a difference for the communities we work with and to work alongside colleagues who share your humanitarian commitment.
3. DEFINITION OF THE FUNCTION
3.1 General description of the post:
CAM’s is seeking to recruit a Community Health Consultant in order to assist with the development and implementation of a new integrated community health strategy for our program in Darfur. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the current coordinator of community health activities and the community health and medical teams.
The position will be based in El Geneina (West Darfur) and because of the strategic importance of the role, the Community Health Consultant will report directly to the Head of Mission.
3.2 Responsibilities:
? Undertake a comprehensive review/evaluation of CAM’s community health activities in Darfur.
? Develop a new community health strategy with the aim of achieving greater alignment between community health activities and desired outcomes within the medical program.
? In collaboration with the health coordinator, identify key community health objectives and target groups and the specific strategies needed to reach these goals and respond to specific target group needs.
? Undertake comprehensive training and capacity building of all staff involved in community health activities (including Community Health Supervisors and Community Health Educators) : Community participation, CLTS, CATS, ToT.
? Oversee the implementation of the new strategy in collaboration with the coordinator of community health activities and the health coordinator.
? Design and implement data collection and quality monitoring tools for all community health activities.
? Ensure that context appropriate IEC materials exist in order to support the implementation of the community health strategy.
? Provide written documentation of work undertaken including:
- A report of the evaluation of existing community health activities with recommendations.
- The new community health strategy.
- New reporting and program monitoring framework.
- Training modules and copies of IEC materials produced or adapted.
- An end of mission report detailing work completed and follow-up required.
.
4. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
? At least 5 years experience undertaking program evaluations and/or consultancies and in the design and implementation of program strategy.
? Masters-level or equivalent qualifications in Public Health. Medical qualifications in addition to public health qualifications would be an advantage (nursing, medicine). Proof of a relevant university diploma will be required in order to obtain a visa to work in Sudan.
? Proven experience developing and/or implementing community health strategies within humanitarian contexts.
? Excellent understanding of health prevention and the socio-cultural determinants of health (particularly child and maternal health outcomes).
? Capacity to design and delivery training (including Train the Trainer approaches, CLTS, CATS).
? Must have experience supervising and motivating national staff.
? Able to collaborate effectively and work within a team.
? Strong communication skills and ability to inspire change.
? Ability to work within multicultural and multilingual contexts.
? Ability to produce successful project proposals and high quality reports.
? Fluency in written and spoken English. Arabic would be an advantage.
? Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
5. PERSONAL QUALITIES
? Strong humanitarian motivation.
? Capacity to work professionally and autonomously.
? Strong analytical and coordination skills.
? Capacity to prioritize and to work under pressure.
? Able to live and work in difficult contexts.
? Good sense of humour.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/13 20:01:57 -0400
Applications for the Fall 2010 session are due on August 1st. See below for information on 2010-2011 application deadlines, how to apply, and program start dates.
About FSD in Bolivia
With knowledge gained from 15 years working in international development, FSD’s Bolivia program actively supports the efforts of our local partner organizations to bring community-driven development to the people that need it most. Plagued by rampant corruption that continues to hamper the growth of the economy, Bolivia is one of the poorest nations in South America. Close to five million Bolivians suffer from malnutrition and nearly 25 percent of children under the age of three suffer from malnutrition. Malnutrition is also one of the leading causes of infant, child and maternal mortality placing Bolivia as the second highest in the western hemisphere. Bolivia also has high rates of tuberculosis, malaria, chagas, dengue fever and yellow fever. Though HIV/AIDS has not reached epidemic proportions, without increased public health initiatives it soon may. There is very little public health education promoting awareness and prevention of the disease as well as of sanitation practices and sexual health. General access to health services is severely limited, especially in rural areas, and hospitals and clinics that do exist are dangerously underfunded.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern in Bolivia, you will…
Recent Interns in Bolivia have…
Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
Training Programs Abroad FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience. Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
About FSD in Bolivia
With knowledge gained from 15 years working in international development, FSD’s Bolivia program actively supports the efforts of our local partner organizations to bring community-driven development to the people that need it most. Plagued by rampant corruption that continues to hamper the growth of the economy, Bolivia is one of the poorest nations in South America. Close to five million Bolivians suffer from malnutrition and nearly 25 percent of children under the age of three suffer from malnutrition. Malnutrition is also one of the leading causes of infant, child and maternal mortality placing Bolivia as the second highest in the western hemisphere. Bolivia also has high rates of tuberculosis, malaria, chagas, dengue fever and yellow fever. Though HIV/AIDS has not reached epidemic proportions, without increased public health initiatives it soon may. There is very little public health education promoting awareness and prevention of the disease as well as of sanitation practices and sexual health. General access to health services is severely limited, especially in rural areas, and hospitals and clinics that do exist are dangerously underfunded.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern in Bolivia, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience by practicing your new skills through the design and implementation of a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Bolivia have…
- Designed and implemented educational campaigns and workshops within marginalized communities to address nutrition, sterilization, prenatal care, and sexual health..
- Worked in a hospital or clinic to provide general patient care in the areas of family medicine, pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, gynecology, radiology, surgery, physical therapy, reconstructive and plastic surgery, 24-hour emergency care, dentistry, and pre- and post-natal care.
- Conducted epidemiological research tracking HIV/AIDS, conducted efficacy analysis of local public health initiatives, and promoted public health policy reform
- Tracked, designed and implemented HIV/AIDS education and treatment programs through nutrition and dietary support, prevention and awareness through cultural and educational community activities, training of health care professionals and assistance in clinical settings, and providing psychological counseling for patients and their families.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/13 20:01:56 -0400
Now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 session. See below for information on 2010-2011 application deadlines and program start dates.
About FSD in Masaka, Uganda
Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Uganda program supports the efforts of over 50 NGOs. Uganda is one of the 40 poorest nations in the world, with nearly 35 percent of the population living below the poverty line. This translates to a lack of basic infrastructure such as running water, electricity, waste management, health care, and education. In the 1990s, Uganda was recognized as pioneering a top-down approach to AIDS awareness, education and treatment and was the first country to open a voluntary testing clinic. Uganda’s policies have come under increasing scrutiny, however, as the government repeatedly misused international funds directed towards AIDS relief, and with the distortion of facts through the inaccurate extrapolation of data from small urban clinics to the entire population. With over 90 percent of Uganda living in rural areas, a large segment of society still has little to no access to health care, infant mortality and live expectancy are among the worst in the world, more than 50 percent of Ugandans have no access to clean water, malaria and respiratory diseases are widespread, and economic liberalization has created a system that places the poor at an extreme disadvantage.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern in Uganda, you will…
Recent Interns in Uganda have…
Capacity Building: on-site training and networking opportunities led by local staff
Interns and Volunteers: provide local organizations with the human resources they need to design and implement long-term initiatives
Grantmaking: funding for sustainable projects
Engaged Philanthropy: opportunities for donors to increase their engagement in the projects they support
About FSD in Masaka, Uganda
Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Uganda program supports the efforts of over 50 NGOs. Uganda is one of the 40 poorest nations in the world, with nearly 35 percent of the population living below the poverty line. This translates to a lack of basic infrastructure such as running water, electricity, waste management, health care, and education. In the 1990s, Uganda was recognized as pioneering a top-down approach to AIDS awareness, education and treatment and was the first country to open a voluntary testing clinic. Uganda’s policies have come under increasing scrutiny, however, as the government repeatedly misused international funds directed towards AIDS relief, and with the distortion of facts through the inaccurate extrapolation of data from small urban clinics to the entire population. With over 90 percent of Uganda living in rural areas, a large segment of society still has little to no access to health care, infant mortality and live expectancy are among the worst in the world, more than 50 percent of Ugandans have no access to clean water, malaria and respiratory diseases are widespread, and economic liberalization has created a system that places the poor at an extreme disadvantage.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern in Uganda, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience by practicing your new skills through the design and implementation of a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Uganda have…
- Designed and implemented educational campaigns and workshops within marginalized communities targeting women and children to address common disease, malaria, nutrition, sterilization, prenatal care, and sexual health. They have also onducted village-to-village public health programs supporting community-based clinics that are inaccessible to most villagers
- Tracked, designed and implemented HIV/AIDS education and treatment programs through nutrition and dietary support, prevention and awareness through cultural and educational community activities, training of health care professionals and assistance in clinical settings, and providing psychological counseling for patients and their families.
- Tracked best practices and efficacy of subsidized mosquito net distribution and success of local treatment methods for malaria and other common diseases.
- Led training sessions to teach community members how they can be more effective advocates for improved social services in their own communities.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:
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Now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 session. See below for information on 2010-2011 application deadlines and program start dates.
About FSD in Jinja, Uganda
Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Uganda program supports the efforts of over 50 NGOs. Uganda is one of the 40 poorest nations in the world, with nearly 35 percent of the population living below the poverty line. This translates to a lack of basic infrastructure such as running water, electricity, waste management, health care, and education. In the 1990s, Uganda was recognized as pioneering a top-down approach to AIDS awareness, education and treatment and was the first country to open a voluntary testing clinic. Uganda’s policies have come under increasing scrutiny, however, as the government repeatedly misused international funds directed towards AIDS relief, and with the distortion of facts through the inaccurate extrapolation of data from small urban clinics to the entire population. With over 90 percent of Uganda living in rural areas, a large segment of society still has little to no access to health care, infant mortality and live expectancy are among the worst in the world, more than 50 percent of Ugandans have no access to clean water, malaria and respiratory diseases are widespread, and economic liberalization has created a system that places the poor at an extreme disadvantage.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern in Uganda, you will…
Recent Interns in Uganda have…
Capacity Building: on-site training and networking opportunities led by local staff
Interns and Volunteers: provide local organizations with the human resources they need to design and implement long-term initiatives
Grantmaking: funding for sustainable projects
Engaged Philanthropy: opportunities for donors to increase their engagement in the projects they support
About FSD in Jinja, Uganda
Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Uganda program supports the efforts of over 50 NGOs. Uganda is one of the 40 poorest nations in the world, with nearly 35 percent of the population living below the poverty line. This translates to a lack of basic infrastructure such as running water, electricity, waste management, health care, and education. In the 1990s, Uganda was recognized as pioneering a top-down approach to AIDS awareness, education and treatment and was the first country to open a voluntary testing clinic. Uganda’s policies have come under increasing scrutiny, however, as the government repeatedly misused international funds directed towards AIDS relief, and with the distortion of facts through the inaccurate extrapolation of data from small urban clinics to the entire population. With over 90 percent of Uganda living in rural areas, a large segment of society still has little to no access to health care, infant mortality and live expectancy are among the worst in the world, more than 50 percent of Ugandans have no access to clean water, malaria and respiratory diseases are widespread, and economic liberalization has created a system that places the poor at an extreme disadvantage.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern in Uganda, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience by practicing your new skills through the design and implementation of a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Uganda have…
- Designed and implemented educational campaigns and workshops within marginalized communities targeting women and children to address common disease, malaria, nutrition, sterilization, prenatal care, and sexual health. They have also onducted village-to-village public health programs supporting community-based clinics that are inaccessible to most villagers
- Tracked, designed and implemented HIV/AIDS education and treatment programs through nutrition and dietary support, prevention and awareness through cultural and educational community activities, training of health care professionals and assistance in clinical settings, and providing psychological counseling for patients and their families.
- Tracked best practices and efficacy of subsidized mosquito net distribution and success of local treatment methods for malaria and other common diseases.
- Led training sessions to teach community members how they can be more effective advocates for improved social services in their own communities.
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: