Health Coordinator

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Recruiting Organization: Intiwawa

Are you passionate about public health and eager to make a real difference in underserved communities? We're looking for a motivated, creative, and community-driven individual to join our team as the Health Coordinator.

In this role, you will work with the general director and the project manager to oversee and support all existing health initiatives at Intiwawa. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own initiative if you have a specific focus area you would like to work in. Past coordinators have led impactful projects on dental health, reducing anemia, and community wellness campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care: Work with the Paz Holandesa Clinic and other allies to facilitate medical care for children and families.
• Monitor child nutrition: Collaborate with our cook for the children’s program to ensure that children’s dietary needs are met.
• Support children’s program: Serve as assistant teacher in the children’s program for 2-3 days a week (depending on workload)
• Lead and innovate: Design and implement your own health initiative tailored to the needs of the local community and according to your own experience

Requirements

• Advanced written and spoken Spanish
• Someone with a strong passion for health and social equity.
• A creative problem solver who brings their own ideas to the table.
• Comfortable working across cultures and communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Interested in or experienced with education, youth programs, or underserved communities (a plus!).

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience working in rural and peri-urban health contexts.
• A platform to design and implement your own community health project.
• Coverage of work-related expenses and up to 120 soles/month for mobility.
• Low-cost housing options and team support throughout your stay.
• A certificate and letter of reference upon completion.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support Available

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring