Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 05 Feb 2016
About:
Friends Without A Border (Friends), founded in 1996, is a New York-based global health NGO with a sister office in Tokyo, Japan; whose mission is to provide medical care and health education to children across Southeast Asia.
Friends opened Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap, Cambodia in 1999. In 16 years, AHC has provided medical care to over 1.5 million children, educated thousands of healthcare professionals, and prevented childhood illnesses throughout Cambodia. AHC offers Inpatient and Outpatient Departments, an Eye Clinic, Dental Clinic, HIV/Homecare Program, Neonatal Unit, Social Work Department, Laboratory, Surgery Department, and Pharmacy.
In February 2015, Friends opened Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) in Luang Prabang, Laos, in partnership with Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital (LPPH). LFHC will serve as the Pediatric Department of LPPH. Its services currently include an Outpatient department, an HIV program, Homecare programs, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, some rehabilitation services as well as inpatient beds. The 24/7 Emergency Department will open at the end of November along with additional inpatient beds, and 2 High Observation /ICU beds. Early in 2016, LFHC will start the surgical/Operating Theatre program and finally a newborn unit/NICU. These programs will target the underserved population of Luang Prabang Province. As a teaching hospital LFHC will also train Lao physicians, nurses, technicians, and community healthcare workers.
Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) will coordinate all programs necessary for the further establishment and opening of LFHC. The ED will lead the teams responsible for hiring personnel, training medical and nonmedical staff, managing daily operations including equipment and supply procurement, long-term strategic planning, grant writing, budgeting, and fundraising. The ED will update and interact with the Friends Board, as well as coordinate with volunteers and donors visiting LFHC.
The position requires a minimum one year commitment with a preference for 2 to 3 year contract. You will live and work in Luang Prabang, one of the most beautiful and pleasant towns in Southeast Asia.
Qualifications
• Administrative and management experience in a health care setting
• Medical training with recent pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred, but not essential
• International experience, both clinical and administrative/management preferred
• Experience with formulating and monitoring a budget
• Knowledge of Laotian people and culture (or of Southeast Asia)
• Ability to interact with people from various countries and backgrounds with tact, diplomacy and poise
• Demonstrated leadership, strong organizational skills, integrity and a confidence-inspiring attitude
• Commitment to providing compassionate and nurturing care to our patients and families, while achieving the strategic and operational goals of LFHC
Salary and Benefits
Housing allowance; travel allowance (R/T to home country once a year); and salary competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply:
Application
Please email a cover letter and resume to: hr@fwab.org with the subject “Executive Director.”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing.