ELCA Churchwide Ministries LGHV - Administrative and Healthcare Information Systems Consultant Jobs in Tanzania
ELCA Churchwide Ministries LGHV - Administrative and Healthcare Information Systems Consultant Jobs in Tanzania
Job Description: Assist in developing and sustaining administrative practices for proper function of hospital and school
Teach and mentor administrative staff in practices developed
In Tanzania, it will include teaching, mentoring and helping the administration and staff make the fullest use of the information system that has been installed with the help of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania's Health Department.
You will assist the hospital to further develop their electronic information system as it potentially serves additional parts of the hospital.
Site Information
Mohulpahari Christian Hospital (MCH) is located about 155 miles from Kolkata, West Bengal State.
It is in the state of Jharkhand in a rural area on the highway between Rampurhat and Dumka. MCH is operated by the Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church in India
Curran Lutheran Hospital is a 70-bedded hospital located in a rural area in a town called Zorzor (population about 2,000), in Lofa County about 200 miles or 320 km from the capital city of Monrovia.
It is located on a large compound with a Lutheran Community School and the Esther Bacon School of Nursing and Midwifery.
It is the district hospital in Lofa County (pop. about 270,000 - 4th largest county in Liberia) for Salayea and Zorzor Districts (combined population of about 60-65,000).
Bunda Designated District Hospital (BDDH) is situated in Bunda Town on the Musoma - Mwanza highway.
The ELCT Diocese in Mara region is the owner of the Hospital and runs it as a Designated District Hospital for Bunda District.
The catchment population for the hospital is more than 371,000. The people inhabit the plains just
beyond the Serengeti and reaching the Eastern shores of Lake Victoria.
The main health problems in the area are malaria, pneumonias, diarrheal and other communicable diseases. The weather is warm with two rainy seasons and a hot dry dusty season.
Ndolage Hospital is a 180 bed hospital located in Western Tanzania close to Lake Victoria on a beautiful highland area - about 50 km from Bukoba.
The hospital serves about 60,000 people of Muleba District and most of them small scale farmers.
Experience and Skills:
BA required / MA preferred in Hospital Administration
Broad and extensive background in healthcare administration
Previous experience in a developing country's healthcare helpful
Some basic knowledge of tropical disease is helpful
Flexibility and adaptability is essential
[Terms and Conditions
This is a self-funded volunteer position connected with Lutheran Global Health Volunteers. Volunteers receive basic overseas medical coverage (if requested), and reimbursement for costs associated with visa and work permits required for their period of service.
mitment to the mission of the church
Openness to various expressions of Christian faith and respect for people of other faiths
Respect for beliefs, values and customs of church and culture where assigned
Well-developed inter-personal skills demonstrating understanding and compassion
Demonstrated ability to carry out the responsibilities and the ability to adapt to different standards and practices
Ability to work within the framework of a local administration
Adaptable and flexible - sense of humor - good physical and emotional health
Live and serve in a way which reflects the vision and expectations of the ELCA
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ELCA Churchwide Ministries LGHV - Administrative and Healthcare Information Systems Consultant Jobs in Tanzania
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