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NEW Paediatric Physiotherapy Trainer
- Start date
- 01 June, 2013
- End date:
- 01 December, 2014
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Health
- Location:
- Fiji
Description: The Paediatric Physiotherapy Trainer will work with Labasa Hospital’s Physiotherapy Department, to improved public access to quality paediatric physiotherapy services and build the capacity of local Physiotherapists to aid in the prevention of non-communicable disease and increased quality of life for people living with chronic disease. The volunteer will strengthen the capacity of the HO and its staff in several key areas. To develop and assist in the implementation of a physiotherapy model, the volunteer will research, assess and recommend appropriate models and strategies, particularly for children with neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions, physical impairment and chronic disease. They train staff on the use of these models and strategies on wider skills in the assessment and management of children with paediatric conditions and clients with, or at risk of contracting, chronic diseases.To assist with the implementation of paediatric and community based chronic disease programs, the volunteer will train local physiotherapists in the use of assessment tools, handouts and resources and conducting home based assessments. The volunteer will then be required to develop a plan to address departmental deficiencies by identify areas of need including staff, resources, equipment and subsequently assisting the supervisor to make proposals for change. They will also assist local physiotherapists to document waitlists for physically challenged children to levels of need and engage networks to address insufficiencies. Finally, the volunteer will supervise and mentor students to increase knowledge and skills of Physiotherapy students in the management of paediatric conditions, and work with the Fiji Physiotherapy Association to advance its services. Ultimately, the completion of these objectives will better allow the Labasa Hospital to work towards their aim of improving the quality of life of children living with chronic disease and physical impairment.
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- Start date
- 12 June, 2013
- End date:
- 07 September, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Skilled Trades
- Location:
- Vietnam
Description: The Center for Community Health and Development (COHED) is a Non-Government Organisation based in Hanoi Vietnam. COHED works with vulnerable communities throughout Vietnam, undertaking sustainable community development initiatives and delivering Public Health programs. COHED’s programs target a range of health and livelihood issues, including: HIV/AIDS prevention, climate change adaptation as well as conducting research and income support initiatives. COHED requires an Australian Volunteer to design and deliver a Master Design Plan to landscape a tourist site in the Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province in Northern Vietnam. COHED’s objective is to develop a tourist site that will provide income generation for the vulnerable communities in Mai Chau through tourism initiatives and ongoing site maintenance. The volunteer will require experience in Landscape Architecture and will need to work with both COHED management staff and their consultants to deliver the Plan.
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Business Strategy Development Advisor
- Start date
- 12 June, 2013
- End date:
- 07 September, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Business, Marketing, Tourism, Art and Design
- Location:
- Vietnam
Description: The Center for Research and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CED) is the first and only social enterprise offering professional services related to hearing impairment in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, CED is committed to helping the Hearing Impaired integrate into society and build a positive image of the Hearing Impaired community. CED’s services and programs aim to close the gap between people with and without hearing impairments. In particular CED provides a range of services to improve the quality of life of people with hearing loss including: health checks, education and sign language training, employment as well as producing research and publications. CED has requested an Australian Volunteer to review and improve CED’s current business plan that will guide the future direction of the organisation and implement business strategies for future development.
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- Start date
- 15 June, 2013
- End date:
- 15 October, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Management, HR, Admin
- Location:
- Cambodia
Description: SAMIC Plc is a Micro Finance Institution based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. As an NGO, SAMIC Plc works with rural poor people in providing small and medium size loans to groups and individuals as source of funding for their business activities. In particular, SAMIC Plc funds business activities that will enhance the yield for agricultural products and improve the standard of living for famers and their families. SAMIC Plc is currently going through changes within the institution and transforming from credit operation to deposit taking (saving) micro finance institution, saving mobilisation from communities as source of funding for its expansion strategy. The Volunteer Advisor will be assigned to assist the HR and Admin Manager in focusing on the three main areas –organisational structure, job descriptions and salary scale re-setting. The volunteer will also be required to conduct a policy and procedures upgrade while the institution is being transformed from credit operation Micro Finance Institution to a deposit taking Micro Finance Institution.
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Risk assessment and management for microfinance institution
- Start date
- 15 June, 2013
- End date:
- 15 September, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Finance, Economics
- Location:
- Cambodia
Description: Cambodian Business Integrated in Rural Development Micro Finance Co., LTD (CBIRD MFI), is a Cambodian Microfinance Institution that assists the impoverished rural community of Battambang, Pailin, Prey Veng and Siem Reap, with low interest individual or group loans, and savings services.
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ICT Systems Administration and Network Engineering
- Start date
- 15 June, 2013
- End date:
- 30 September, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- IT, Knowledge Management
- Location:
- Papua New Guinea
Description: Education Milne Bay (EMB) has contributed to development initiatives in PNG since 2002. Based in Alotau, EMB also operates an ICT division, ITPNG, designed to provide sustainable, low cost options for locally hosted content, including email and Internet access. EMB/ITPNG is seeking a volunteer with Systems Administration/Engineering qualifications and related ICT/IT experience (including wireless ISP), to assist in improving the capacity of the wireless network, including e-learning models, improving the range of local content delivered through this service, and provision of solutions for local rural institutions, especially within education, health and district services experiencing difficulties in fully utilising this technology.
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- Start date
- 15 June, 2013
- End date:
- 30 September, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Management, HR, Admin
- Location:
- Papua New Guinea
Description: The Goroka Town Council, also known as Goroka Urban Local Level Government (GULLG) is responsible for service delivery in Goroka town, PNG. GULLG consists of 8 ward areas and its services include water supply, sewerage services, waste collection and disposal, environmental health services, dog licensing, public toilet management, cemetery management, market management, trade licensing and road maintenance. GULLG is seeking an Australian Volunteer to provide management leadership support to assist in developing good practice in communication, front line management, accountability and organisational systems.
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- Start date
- 15 June, 2013
- End date:
- 30 September, 2013
- Application closing date:
- 21 May, 2013
- Sector:
- Natural Science, Environment
- Location:
- Papua New Guinea
Description: Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority (MBPHA) is responsible for the provincial health facilities and the delivery of all health services in the Province. It is divided into divisions of curative services, public health, corporate services and executive functions. MBPHA, Public Health division is looking for a suitably qualified volunteer to review current waste management practices and assist in producing a documented quality management and implementation plan for the effective management of medical and other waste. The volunteer is expected to provide advice, assistance and targeted training in identified capacity needs relating to waste management as well as develop processes and procedures to assist staff in implementing the waste management plan.
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