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Employment Opportunities

• American Leprosy Missions Opportunities
• Other Agency-Related Opportunities
   • The Leprosy Mission International: International Staff | Short Term Opportunities
   • World Concern: Current Vacancies | Professional International Opportunities
   • Association of Evangelical Relief & Development Agencies
   • Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)
   • Food for the Hungry International
   • Mercy Corps
   • Northwest Medical Teams International Current Opportunities
   • World Health Organization Current Opportunities


Current Opportunities with American Leprosy Missions

For employment opportunities at ALM's home office, please contact almcareers@leprosy.org or send your resume to:

Human Resources
American Leprosy Missions
1 ALM Way
Greenville, SC 29601

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Current Vacancies with The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI)

TLMI International Staff:

EAST ASIA / PACIFIC

Finance Consultant – Dhaka, Bangladesh
TLM Bangladesh requires an experienced Financial professional with at least five years previous experience in a senior role. Based in the coordination office in Dhaka you will provide leadership and financial guidance on key financial and accounting issues; develop and implement a country wide financial strategy and develop the financial skills and knowledge of national staff within the TLM Bangladesh Programme. Senior management experience, strong inter-personal and communication skills and previous experience working in an International NGO are desirable.

Medical Advisor – Nilphamari, Bangladesh
A physician with at least 5 years experience in either tropical and infectious disease control or dermatology is required for the role of Medical Advisor based in Northwest Bangladesh. You will be required to advise the Rural Health Programme and DBLM Hospital on medical issues relating to leprosy, develop and undertake training courses for medical staff and assist in medical research. Proven experience in training, strong inter-personal, teamwork and communication skills, and previous experience of living and working in a cross-cultural environment are a advantage.

TLM is currently developing it’s work in East Timor and has the following urgent vacancies

Project Manager – Capacity Building Project – Dili, East Timor
We require an experienced project manager to manage the Capacity Building Project of the National Leprosy Programme in Timor Leste. Working with the Ministry of Health, WHO and other NGO’s you will manage the implementation, administration and finance of the project.
Requirements: You must have previous experience in project management within a development context, preferably in South East Asia, with at least 2-3 years experience in leprosy control programmes, prevention of disability and physical rehabilitation in both community and hospital settings. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills and be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Indonesian or Portuguese would be an advantage.

Project Manager Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Enablement Project
This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop the CBR Empowerment Project in order to facilitate sustainable integrated CBR and self care for people affected by leprosy and people with general disabilities throughout Timor Leste. Working with the communities and alongside the Ministry of Health and other NGO’s you will develop and manage the implementation, administration and finance of this new project. You will also be required to develop a disability and CBR working group, establish sustainable CBR within the country and train and develop local staff in CBR.
Requirements: You must have previous experience in project management within a development context, preferably in South East Asia, with at least 2-3 years experience in community based development. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills and be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Indonesian or Portuguese would be an advantage.

We will provide a local living allowance, accommodation, flights and insurance for each of the above positions.

For further information on these vacancies please contact The Leprosy Mission International office - jobs@tlmint.org

SOUTH ASIA

Medical Superintendent / Surgeon – Nepal
An experienced Surgeon is required to be responsible for all medical issues at Anandaban Hospital, 15 KM south of Kathmandu city in Nepal and to provide surgical services including reconstructive surgery in leprosy, plastic, hand and orthopaedic surgery. The Medical Superintendent will also be responsible for developing a training programme within the hospital and medical related administration. You will be a qualified surgeon with experience in orthopaedic or plastic surgery, have proven leadership and communication skills, be fluent in English and willing to learn Nepali. Experience in working in a developing country would be an advantage. Training on the medical aspects of leprosy will be given.

For further information on these vacancies please contact The Leprosy Mission International office - jobs@tlmint.org

AFRICA

Physiotherapist – Danja, Niger
An experienced Physiotherapist is required to be responsible for the physiotherapy and Prevention of disability services at CSL Danja. You will be required to have at least 3 years post qualification experience, the ability to motivate and train staff, strong inter-personal skills, be fluent in English and willing to learn French and Hausa. Experience in working in a developing country would be an advantage.

For further information on these vacancies please contact The Leprosy Mission International office - jobs@tlmint.org

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TLMI Short Term Opportunities:

Medical Electives – Medical Students, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists
Medical students, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nurses are invited to put knowledge into practice on a six to eight week placement. Working alongside our experienced medical professionals in a hospital or community environment, you will learn vital skills that help to relieve the impact of this highly curable disease. We currently have placements in India and Nepal.

For further information on these vacancies please contact Joanna Swan at The Leprosy Mission International office - joannas@tlmint.org

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Current Vacancies with World Concern

World Concern is a ministry of CRISTA Ministries. Click the "Apply Online at Crista" link for one of the jobs, you will be directed to the CRISTA Human Resources website. For more information visit the World Concern website.

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World Concern - Professional International Opportunities

Most positions are for 2-3 years or longer unless otherwise noted, and all positions involve Personal Support Raising unless otherwise noted.

World Concern: Operations Manager in Bangladesh

World Concern is renewing the search an Operations Manager in Bangladesh to provide organizational leadership and management for the work of World Concern in Bangladesh. Interested candidates should have 5 or more years experience into the following categories: Leadership, Cross-Cultural Management, Country Representation, Program Development, Partnering and Fundraising. Micro finance, micro enterprise experience preferred. To learn more about our work in Bangladesh and to apply please visit our website.

World Concern’s work in Bangladesh which started 1978, which includes programming in education, deaf ministry, mother/child health education, fish production, rural small business development and micro loans. Read a story »

World Concern: Africa Area Director - URGENT NEED

World Concern, an international Christian disaster response and development organization, has worked with rural communities in Africa since the mid-80’s with 22 programs in the areas of Food Security, Primary Education, Primary Healthcare, Economic Development and Capacity Building. We are seeking an Area Director to lead over 200 national and expatriate staff in successful fund and program development, growing disaster assistance and development programs to meet the physical and spiritual needs of East and West Africa. Will provide strategic leadership, management, administration, planning, organizational controls necessary to accomplish our field objectives in Africa. Please visit www.worldconcern.org for more information about our programs in Africa, The Area Director will be responsible for amassing a portion of the financial support needed to cover the salary, benefits and costs related to this position, through personal contacts.

Qualifications: Looking for a Christian with 7+ years of management experience in community development and disaster response including 3-years experience working in E. Africa managing national and international staff, financial systems and field project implementation. Must have a broad based network of relations with Churches, FBOs and development communities and proven experience in international funding. Strong knowledge of MS Office. Minimum 5 year commitment. Located in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel throughout Africa. North American applicants ONLY. For more info go to http://www.worldconcern.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=1536&srcid=1536

For information on other international positions with World Concern, visit http://www.worldconcern.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=497&srcid=427

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Current Opportunities with The Association of Evangelical Relief & Development Agencies (AERDO)

International Justice Mission
Interventions Project Specialist - Washington DC
http://216.128.18.195/IJMhr/Interventions_Project_Specialist.pdf

CURE International
Facility Manager - Kabul, Afghanistan
www.curenetcomm.org

Food for the Hungry
Food Security Director - Washington DC
http://www.fh.org/salaried_positions2/hr-job-listings/director-of-food-security#4XliAx1UaJErU-CRLHtbUg
World Concern
Country Director - Chad
http://www.worldconcern.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=929&srcid=427

World Vision
Senior Program Officer:  HIV/AIDS Global Portfolio - Washington DC
www.worldvision.org, Job # 1096
Senior Program Officer:  Eurasia, World Vision US - Washington DC
www.worldvision.org, Job # 1098
Program Officer:  Latin America, World Vision US - Washington DC
www.worldvision.org, Job # 1363

 

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Current Opportunities with The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)

For consideration, an application package consisting of a copy of your resume, cover letter and a completed CRWRC application is required. Contact person: Kristen VanderBerg. The link to the CRWRC job opportunities page is http://www.crwrc.org/?action=d7_article_view_menu&d7ob=D7_JobPost_Viewer

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Current Opportunities with Food for the Hungry International

Interested persons should email a cover letter and resume to Dwight Vogt (dvogt@fhi.net)

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Current Opportunities with Mercy Corps

For employment opportunities with Mercy Corps, visit www.mercycorps.org/jobs and submit your Cover letter and Resume.

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Current Opportunities with Northwest Medical Teams International

For employment opportunities with Northwest Medical Teams International, please contact Deborah.Bensen@ob.org.

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Current Opportunities with World Health Organization

Technical Officer, Geneva Switzerland - Click here to view job description PDF, click here to visit World Health Organization website.

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