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Côtes-de-Fer, Haiti
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. In 2018, CMMB: Assisted 74, 240 pregnant women Provided critical health and social services to 1,536,844 people Provided HIV services to 889, 155 people Provided critical health services to 206, 840 children Delivered medicines & medical supplies valued at $598 million to 34 countries In 2018, CMMB Volunteer Program: Engaged 661 volunteers working in 17 countries Volunteers contributed 92,920 hours We believe in a world in which health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children, and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more. We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, and respect every day. We provide our volunteers with a meaningful volunteer package, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and leave a longstanding legacy. We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. General Duties and Responsibilities: Help the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Center for Health(BJSH) to deliver high-quality medical services in a harmonious manner, following a team approach, reflecting the compassion of and a commitment to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ Support the Hospital Administrator in ensuring that the facility performs with sound financial investments, adequate staffing patterns, and strict adherence to BJSH policies and procedures Ensure the implementation of communication processes and practices to uphold these standards Work with Financial and Administration team to support financial and budget management Assist with hospital planning, management, implementation activities Assist with the planning and implementation of project trainings for healthcare workers and community mobilizers Distribute health education materials, including reports, bulletins and visual aids; maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community members Document and participate in team meetings and conference calls with donors and partners Provide critical support as CMMB engages with clinical partners to improve human resources for health and facility operations Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and co-develop need-based goals Participate in project site visits, project-related trainings and events Volunteer should be comfortable with performing a range of tasks outside of their SOW, when needed Other duties as requested by supervisor and/or CMMB staff Required Skills/Experience Must be 21 years old. Master of Health Administration or Public Health (or related field.) Fluent in French and/or Haitian Creole, as well as English Minimum one year of experience (internships/practicums) in health care environment or community involvement and experience in developing countries preferred Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of health care administration Background and/or interest in health program development and design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and program coordination/support Problem solver, able to identify needs, and develop solutions Computer skills in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools Prior international experience and familiarity with the INGO sector would be an advantage Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; strong problem-solving skills Ability to be flexible and prioritize projects and tasks effectively; self-starter; takes initiative Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of health care delivery and practice Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issue Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours Covid-19 Update: Due to Covid-19, CMMB has paused all field deployments until 2021 as the countries we serve respond to this pandemic, and we are able to ensure the health and safety of our incoming field volunteers. Nonetheless, our commitment to support these communities remains, and we are eagerly waiting to be able to assist with the aftermath of this crisis when international travel is possible and safe. https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/covid-19-resources/ Contact: Email: volunteer@cmmb.org Phone: 212-242-7757
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Kenya, Zambia, South Sudan, Haiti, Peru, Zambia
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. We believe in a world in which health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children, and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more. We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, and respect every day. We provide our volunteers with a meaningful volunteer package, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and leave a longstanding legacy. We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. CMMB is seeking nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and midwives, 21 years of age and over, who can serve for a minimum of six months. Nursing specialties most needed: Midwives/labor and delivery Pediatric and neonatal Primary care and family practice MCH and OB/GYN Surgical Community health Nurse educators Emergency/trauma Nutrition HIV and TB Nurse Anesthetist Roles and Responsibilities Our nurse volunteers serve in a variety of roles depending on local need. These may include: Consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Providing clinical capacity building and health education to local staff and community health workers, Operating primary care clinics such as HIV/TB clinics, MCH, and Pediatrics. Conducting home visits and community outreach programs Improving operation capacity through developing and implementing protocols and practice guidelines Location: International Positions are available in: Haiti, Peru, Kenya, Zambia, and South Sudan. Covid-19 Update: Due to Covid-19, CMMB has paused all field deployments until 2021 as the countries we serve respond to this pandemic, and we are able to ensure the health and safety of our incoming field volunteers. Nonetheless, our commitment to support these communities remains, and we are eagerly waiting to be able to assist with the aftermath of this crisis when international travel is possible and safe. For more information please visit: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/covid-19-resources/ Contact: Email: volunteer@cmmb.org Phone: 212-242-7757
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Mwandi, Zambia
Program Description CMMB is an international NGO providing long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, CMMB has 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. We believe in a world in which health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children, and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more. We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, and respect every day. We provide our volunteers with a meaningful volunteer package, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and leave a longstanding legacy. We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. In 2018, CMMB: Assisted 74, 240 pregnant women Provided critical health and social services to 1,536,844 people Provided HIV services to 889, 155 people Provided critical health services to 206, 840 children Delivered medicines & medical supplies valued at $598 million to 34 countries In 2018, CMMB Volunteer Program: Engaged 661 volunteers working in 17 countries Volunteers contributed 92,920 hours About Zambia CMMB has been working in Zambia since 1965. CMMB Zambia works with provincial and district health offices of the Ministry of Health in all 10 provinces and enjoys a close relationship with the Zambian Episcopal Conference and the Churches Health Association of Zambia, the umbrella organization of Zambia’s faith-based healthcare institutions. Program areas include: CHAMPS Child protection, including support for orphans and vulnerable children Domestic and international volunteers Gender-based violence prevention HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission Neonatal asphyxia Prevention and control of malaria Voluntary medical male circumcision In rural areas, where government services may be sparse, CMMB Zambia partners with traditional leadership, from paramount chiefs to village headmen. These individuals play a critical role in defining community norms, and are often revered members of local governance structures. Collaboration and cooperation are critical to project effectiveness and sustainability. With support from USAID, CMMB works as a subpartner to Luapula Foundation, a local NGO, to strengthen district and community structures aimed at improving services for orphans and vulnerable children. Working in Copperbelt, Southern, Luapula, Central, and Lusaka provinces, CMMB Zambia works to mobilize and link communities to existing support structures and builds technical capacity. CMMB is also implementing The Kusamala Project, a child protection project intended to reverse family, community, and system tolerance for harmful practices and build their capacity to provide stable, protective, nurturing family environments for children. Project support also includes community mobilization and advocacy. Key Facts: Population : 16,212,000 (Source: UN, 2015) Life Expectancy : 59 (Source: UN, 2010-2015) Maternal Mortality Rate : 224 per 100,000 (136th in the world) (Source: WHO, 2015) Under-5 Mortality Rate : 64 per 1,000 (163rd in the world) (Source: UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, 2015) CMMB is seeking licensed doctors, surgeons, dentists, specialists, and physician assistants 21 years of age and older who can serve for a minimum of 6 months. High need for physicians in the following specialties: OB/GYN Family, Internal, and Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Pharmacy Dentistry and Dental Surgery Urology Anesthesiology Opthomology Orthopediatrics Our volunteer physicians come from a variety of specialties and work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff on health service delivery, capacity building, and various projects within the community setting. Covid-19 Update: Due to Covid-19, CMMB has paused all field deployments until 2021 as the countries we serve respond to this pandemic, and we are able to ensure the health and safety of our incoming field volunteers. Nonetheless, our commitment to support these communities remains, and we are eagerly waiting to be able to assist with the aftermath of this crisis when international travel is possible and safe. https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/covid-19-resources/ Contact: Email: volunteer@cmmb.org Phone: 212-242-7757
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Mutomo, Kenya
About CMMB CMMB is an international NGO providing long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, CMMB has 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. We believe in a world in which health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children, and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more. We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, and respect every day. We provide our volunteers with a meaningful volunteer package, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and leave a longstanding legacy. We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. In 2016, CMMB: Assisted 57,282pregnant women Provided health services to 541,575people Placed 686 volunteers in 18 countries Trained2,741 health workers Provided critical health services to 171,337children Delivered medicines & medical supplies valued at $359million About Kenya CMMB Kenya has a strong track record of strengthening health systems and providing quality HIV prevention, care, treatment, and support services. CMMB Kenya’s experience in managing US government and private health awards goes back more than a decade. Programs include: CHAMPS Domestic and international volunteers HIV prevention, care and treatment, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission Health systems strengthening Voluntary medical male circumcision CMMB Kenya programs have built the capacity of local healthcare organizations to tackle not only HIV/AIDS but also other national health challenges. CMMB Kenya has a reputation for locally managed, high-quality HIV care and treatment, with low loss-to-follow-up and low mortality rates among clients. Program areas include HIV prevention, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV - with support from mentor mothers, and voluntary medical male circumcision, as well as HIV counseling and testing, screening for sexually transmitted infections, and behavior change communication. We also help build human resources for health and work to strengthen Kenyan health systems via direct assistance on health management information systems, finance, administration, and technical training for staff. Key Facts Population : 46,050,000 (Source: UN, 2015) Life Expectancy : 61 (Source: UN, 2010-2015) Maternal Mortality Rate : 510 per 100,000 (168th in the world) (Source: WHO, 2015) Under-5 Mortality Rate : 49 per 1,000 (149th in the world) (Source: UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, 2015 ) Country Office: Mutomo, Kenya The village of Mutomo is located in a semi-arid area of Kenya. Most of the 17,000 inhabitants are living under the official poverty level of $1.25 USD a day. Learn More: http://cmmb.org/champs-community/mutomo-kenya/ Job Summary General description/Background: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialists support the implementation of WASH projects by working with the community health workers with the aim of reducing health risks for affected populations in the areas of water, sanitation and hygiene. The WASH Specialist is both expected to be able to give specialized technical support, conduct situational analyses in the field and take sectorial leadership. Furthermore, education of both affected or displaced populations and staff will be critical. The professional must have experience in resources sustainable management, Solid Waste Management and implementation of eco-toilets General Duties and Responsibilities: Develop tailored sanitation and hygiene strategies and marketing approaches to improve demand and supply for improved sanitation and hygiene products and services based on a regional context. Ensure regional level WASH activities are performed, implemented and expanded with consistent approaches and quality, in accordance with national and global policies and best practices. Ensure that effective engagement is maintained with communities and with local government partners, to ensure responsive and sustainable programming. Review technical documents and other deliverables to ensure alignment with overall project strategy. Develop or review relevant guidelines, materials, trainings, job aids and tools to ensure the technical strategies are reflected accurately. Advise on and monitor technical quality of deliverables associated with sustained water and sanitation services and adoption of key hygiene behaviors. Advise partners on all technical aspects of WASH activities implementation, ensuring a unified and effective approach to achieving project milestones. Identify and collate evidence base of promising practices and support dissemination workshops to improve existing practices and introduce new practices and/or ideas among partners and key stakeholders Provides technical assistance to develop and implement communication strategies and materials, through all phases from formative research, through design, media and materials production, community mobilization and evaluation. Participate in relevant technical working groups and forums at the national, regional and global level. Volunteer should be comfortable with performing a range of tasks outside of their SOW, when needed Other duties as requested by supervisor and/or CMMB staff Required Skills/Experience Must be 21 years old Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Hydrology or Environmental, Civil, Water Resources, Irrigation, Sanitary or Mechanical Engineering, Public Health or a related field associated with water supply, sanitation and hygiene behavior change. Preference for experience in: One year of experience in health care environment or community involvement, in developing countries Implementing community water system facility development, including multiple water use services Implementing Community Led Total Sanitation and hygiene programming and training staff Behavior change materials development Sanitation marketing Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships and collaborate with local community members Demonstrated strong technical programming skills. Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of public health practice Ability and willingness to provide guidance to staff members Familiarity and interested in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; strong problem-solving skills Ability to be flexible and prioritize projects and tasks effectively; self-starter; takes initiative Problem solver, able to identify needs, and develop solutions Computer skills in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools. Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours Proficiency in English; strong communication skills Spanish fluency required for Peru Haitian Kreyol or French required for Haiti Interested? Apply today! Expenses & Conditions: Volunteers who serve 6-12 MONTHS: CMMB will provide roundtrip to placement site, housing, stipend for meals/living expenses, and insurance. Volunteers are expected to cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising/contributions. Covid-19 Update: Due to Covid-19, CMMB has paused all field deployments until 2021 as the countries we serve respond to this pandemic, and we are able to ensure the health and safety of our incoming field volunteers. Nonetheless, our commitment to support these communities remains, and we are eagerly waiting to be able to assist with the aftermath of this crisis when international travel is possible and safe. For more information please visit: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/covid-19-resources/ Contact & Application: Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Email: volunteer@cmmb.org Phone: 212-242-7757
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Virtual Opportunity
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. We believe in a world in which health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children, and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more. We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, and respect every day. We provide our volunteers with a meaningful volunteer package, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and leave a longstanding legacy. We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. Covid-19 Update: Due to Covid-19, CMMB has paused all field deployments until 2021 as the countries we serve respond to this pandemic, and we are able to ensure the health and safety of our incoming field volunteers. Nonetheless, our commitment to support these communities remains, and we are eagerly waiting to be able to assist with the aftermath of this crisis when international travel is possible and safe. For the time being, we are interviewing for remote service to support the COVID response with urgently needed skills. Overview: CMMB is seeking experienced and licensed clinician volunteers, who can collaborate with our New York technical team, in-country program or health care staff to assess programmatic needs around mental health, in order to identify gaps and opportunities to provide them with training sessions and resources. The volunteers will use their academic and professional background to build capacity and identify coping mechanisms that our team can utilize as our countries devote time and effort to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. Duties and Responsibilities: Use your expertise in public and mental health to assess site specific programmatic needs Collaborate with program and healthcare staff to develop mental health first aid training to be delivered remotely Create a toolkit of resources for stress management and mental health preparedness during the Covid-19 response Work closely with local staff to monitor the effectiveness of coping strategies and the mental wellness programs Provide guidance to healthcare staff to help revise or develop mental wellness programs for staff and community members Provide consultation and support throughout the implementation of new programs and services Mentor program and healthcare staff via WhatsApp, Zoom, or Skype to empower them to be prepared to support their colleagues, patients, and community members as they respond to Covid-19 Minimum Qualifications: A commitment to CMMB’s mission and values Must be at least 21 years of age Relevant degree or coursework related to the service opportunity At least 1-2 years of experience in your profession Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health Experience working in low resource settings Familiarity with leading training sessions The ability to work remotely using various online platforms Experience working remotely is preferred Applications to the CMMB International Volunteer Program are processed through CMMB HQ office and only suitable to international applicants. Please connect directly with the local CMMB office in Kenya, Zambia, South Sudan, Haiti or Peru to inquire about opportunities to volunteer within your country or region Becoming a Volunteer: Visit https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-from-home/ to learn about the remote opportunities we have and how you can apply to help CMMB by volunteering from home. Contact: Email: volunteer@cmmb.org Phone: 212-242-7757
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
