Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 31 Dec 2016
Position Available: Nurse
Institution: Lao Friends Hospital for Children
Location: Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Date posted: December, 2015
Starting Date: Immediate
We are looking for volunteer nurses to work in our non-profit pediatric hospital in the beautiful town of Luang Prabang, Laos. We opened in early 2015 and we now have a fully operational Outpatient Department, Inpatient Department and 24 hour emergency room.
Position Summary
The volunteer nurse would work with the Laotian and international team, with the main responsibilities being clinical supervision and teaching recent Lao graduates. The position is required to be filled on an ongoing basis and as such applications are acceptable for various time commitments throughout the year. Ideally a minimum of 1 month commitment is required with longer commitments preferred and much appreciated
This is a unique opportunity for those looking to gain international public health & clinical experience in a developing/lesser-developed country setting. Luang Prabang is a quiet and charming tourist-friendly town along the banks of the Mekong River. There are plenty of opportunities for weekend sightseeing trips in the surrounding area.
Qualifications
• Registered in home country; preference for nurses with sound paediatric experience but not essential.
• Teaching and supervising experience.
• Committed to providing compassionate care to patients and families.
• Ability to interact with people from various countries and backgrounds with tact, diplomacy and poise.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a confidence–inspiring attitude.
• Experience practicing medicine in a low or middle-income country would be a plus.
Salary and Benefits
This is a volunteer position with a preferred 1 month minimum commitment up to 6+months. A small monthly allowance can be provided to help cover some basic costs such as food & housing for commitments of 2+ months.
How to apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume and three references from past employers to nursing@fwablaos.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing.