Jobs at VSO Radioligist

Volunteer role: Radiologist

Type of role:    Healthcare

Areas of focus:    Health

Location:    Mtwara, Tanzania

jobs at VSO Tanzania

Partner organisation:    Mtwara Regional Health Management Team

Application Closing Date:    31 May 2017

Interview date:    to be confirmed
Start date:    01/08/2017

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview

The volunteer will work in the Accelerated Care and Treatment for Mothers and Newborn (ACT) project which aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Lindi and Mtwara regions of Tanzania. The volunteer will work in close collaboration with the regional health management team (RHMT), Council heath Management Team (CHMT) and hospital management teams to train coach and mentor midwives and assistant medical officers working at the Reproductive and child health clinics on use of the portable ultrasound (Vscan). The volunteer will be responsible for on the job training, coaching and mentoring of the midwives in 7 district hospitals in Lindi and Mtwara region.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Qualified medical professional, specialized in radiology.
At least 3 years experience in the field.
Facilitation and training skills
Interest in learning Swahili

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
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Job Category

General

Industry

Ngo, Community/Social Development /legal

Qualifications

medical professional, specialized in radiology

Experience

3 YEARS

Company Name

VSO

Apply To

human resources

P O BOX

none

CITY

Mtwara

Country

Tanzania

Email

https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/radiologist-a0md000000aogfcian

Deadline

31 may 2017