Medical Services Coordinator

When?

This position is available from Summer 2010, please contact us for the exact date. Preferred stay of one year.

Job Description

This is an administrative level position at Cenit, which includes oversight of all health-related programs at Cenit. It is an exciting position for someone with a good level of Spanish and a background or interest in health care. A long-term commitment is required.

Responsibilities include:

  • Advocating for the health of children and families in the south of Quito
  • Organizing the clinic sessions (doctors & volunteers)
  • Follow up of more complex cases (referrals and support for further treatment)
  • Offer family planning services
  • Keeping accurate and confidential records
  • Training clinic volunteers
  • Designing and implementing health campaigns
  • Working closely with the Dentist Project
  • Managing the project budget
  • Fundraising for the clinic
  • Networking with local and foreign organizations to gain support for the clinic
  • Providing medications to Patients and keeping the Cenit ’Pharmacy’ stocked
  • Coordinating with CENIT psychologists & social workers to develop comprehensive patient care plans

Qualifications

  • Belief in the organization's mission and understanding of the challenges and rewards of working in a non-profit, community-based organization.
  • Bachelor's degree or ability equal to that usually derived from an accredited college or university.
  • Previous experience in the health care sector an advantage
  • Written and verbal proficiency in both Spanish and English.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Sufficient dedication to commit long-term to a rewarding yet non-paid position, and the means to finance such a stay.
  • Computer literacy and good organizational and administrative skills
  • Desire to improve the lives of working street children and their families.

Salary

This is a volunteer position without financial compensation.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please email your resume or any questions you may have to contact@cenitecuador.org, or mail it to Centro de la Niña Trabajadora (CENIT), Voluntariado, Huacho 150 y José Peralta, Quito, Ecuador.