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ACNM - Global Outreach

Volunteer Opportunities

Internship/ Volunteer Description

Organization: ECTA International

Position Title: Medical Response Team

Location: Kaffer, India

Duration: 6-12 months

Salary: Unpaid, possibility of raising your own support

Reports to: Program Directors in India

Summary

Provides health education and medical support to global community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned:

  • Provide training for Village Health Workers
  • Provide ability-based medical care for local populace
  • Educate village youth in general health
  • Engage in community and build relationships with neighbors
  • Participants need to be able to raise support or fund travel expenses plus $200 a month in country 6-12 month commitment
(Positions always available on a short-term basis for Doctors and Nurses. Please inquire.)
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position supervises volunteers and Village Health Workers.
Cultural Responsibilities: Committed to ECTA's Vision, Mission, and Values.

Qualifications:
  • Training in medical field: PA, MD, DO, EMT, WFR, RN, CNA, NP, midwifery, paramedics, etc.
  • Experience in a medical position
  • If you have other medical experience or training that you think might be helpful please respond.

All candidates should possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and willing to work hands-on. ECTA international seeks versatile, mature, friendly, independent, and dedicated individuals, who desire to see a change in the world.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

 

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume or CV, to info@ecta-international.org .



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ACNM and the Department of Global Outreach has no relationship to the NGOs offering volunteer opportunities or internships. Before you agree to make a contribution of time and or resources, it is important that you do the research and become familliar with the organization and its mission




 

 

 


 

 


     
   
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