Radiologists: Volunteer with CMMB in South Sudan

Save to Favorites

Join our growing team of global health volunteers!

Change the lives of women and children, and change your own life as well!

Volunteer Position: Radiologist

Term: 6 months

Locations: Nzara, South Sudan

Contact & Application:

Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Email: volunteer@cmmb.org

Are you a Radiologist wanting to make a huge difference to women, children and communities in South Sudan? Join our CMMB team in South Sudan! Radiologists are invited to join our community health programs to improve the health and well being of the most vulnerable.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the medical condition of patients through analysis of records, patient interviews and communication with referring clinicians to determine the radiographic technique necessary to provide a diagnosis, determine risk factors of imaging
• Operate medical devices such as: MRIs, CT scanners, X-ray, ultrasound, and others
• Provide on-the-job training to hospital staff of medical imaging devices including MRIs, CT scanners, X-ray machines and ultrasound.
• Interpret outcomes of diagnostic imaging, and communicates results with healthcare team
• Administers radiopaque substance to patients if necessary, treats any resulting complication from injection or radiographic imaging
• Liaise with physicians to determine a treatment plan
• Interact with patients and their families by explaining the process, risks, benefits, alternative treatments, and answering questions
• Work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff on health service delivery to diverse patient population
• Prepare and review medical records, clinical reports and correspondences
• Work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff for capacity building
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Up to date state license in radiology
• Completed and up to date board certification through American Board of Radiology
• Proficient in operating radiographic machinery as well as delivering accurate radiation to patients
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an independent licensed practitioner
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of health care delivery and practice
• Capacity to administer imaging to patients while dealing with them in a sympathetic and tactful manner
• Ability to work and live with a diverse group of professionals
• Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues
• Familiarity and interest in public and community health or preventative medicine
• Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours
• International experience or experience working in developing countries is preferred

Benefits & Conditions: Each international volunteer who serves 6 months or longer in the field receives a round-trip ticket to their placement site, housing, a monthly stipend, insurance coverage, storytelling and fundraising training, and the opportunity to contribute to vital community development initiatives for under-served populations while building a longstanding legacy for the community. Volunteers are required to share stories from the field and cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising ($5,000).

Program Description

CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers.

CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development.

CMMB in South Sudan:

CMMB has been working in the Republic of South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, since 2009. South Sudan has recently suffered from devastating civil conflict that has destroyed social services and health infrastructure. Compounding matters, conflict in countries bordering South Sudan has also spilled over into the country. CMMB currently works in Mvolo, Ezo, Yambio and Ibba counties in the greater Western Equatoria region.

CMMB’s CHAMPS areas in South Sudan serve the towns and surrounding areas of Ezo, Nzara, and Yambio. The initiative focuses on safe motherhood, child protection, safe water and sanitation, and women’s empowerment. CMMB provides HIV/AIDS care and treatment and community health workers conduct health information sessions, testing and adherence counseling. The CMMB team provides training and mentorship to local healthcare workers and water committees and manages the supply and distribution of medications and water purification tablets.

Country Offices: Nzara & Yambio, South Sudan

Learn More About Nzara: https://cmmb.org/champs-community/nzara-south-sudan/

Learn More About Yambio: https://cmmb.org/champs-community/yambio-south-sudan/

Contact & Application:

Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Email: volunteer@cmmb.org