Advertisement Code     10531785
Sector     COMMUNITY / SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Duration     13 Months
Application Close Date     13 Feb 2012
Country     Timor-Leste
Program     Australian Volunteers for International Development
Position Description     Community Development Worker

The Baguai Sub-District Administration provides local governance and support to the community of Baguia, an area of 10 villages and a population of 13,000. Since 2005, the Friends of Baguia (a voluntary group in Australia) has been working closely with the Sub-District Administration to support the community of Baguia.

This has occurred through a small Timorese sub-committee (Komisaun Kiik) and has taken the form of income generation projects such as craft production.

A suitably skilled and experienced volunteer is now required to capacity-build the staff of the Sub-District Administration, so that they can provide an improved level of services to their community. This will include administration and management skills as well as the ability to submit grant applications for much needed infrastructure or small-business opportunities.

The role will also focus on opportunities for local women and youth and accessing educational opportunities for all.

The successful applicant will have a relevant qualification and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of community development principles and working with community groups.

Experience attracting funding and developing relationships within local and national organisations will be vital to the success of this assignment.

This assignment will be based in an isolated environment so the volunteer will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the challenges and rewards of such a lifestyle.

Advertisement Code     10531692
Sector     HEALTH
Duration     12 Months
Application Close Date     13 Feb 2012
Country     Timor-Leste
Program     Australian Volunteers for International Development
Position Description     Nurse Trainer (Health Care Centre)

• Grassroots community health care assignment

• Live and work in beautiful

Baucau Fundação Lafaek Diak (FLD) is a non-profit community development agency that seeks to work among people suffering poverty and conflict. It operates in the areas of agriculture, health, education and small business development.

In 2006 and in response to a community request, FLD renovated and re-established the community clinic in Triloka. The clinic provides health care to around 1400 patients a month. The clinic also has a mobile clinic that operates once a week to 4 remote communities.

Following on from the work of an AVI Management Trainer, this position is designed to specifically up-skill staff in the health clinic with their clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills. This will include assisting staff in the development of their consultation, diagnosis and treatment skills and the health education needs of the staff and patients.

The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications and experience and have previous experience developing the skills of others through formal and/or informal training and coaching. An understanding of community health care health promotion principles and approaches and experience in working with people of different cultural background will also be required. This is a rural placement so a willingness and ability to operate in remote, under resourced environments will be well regarded.

Apply at http://www.australianvolunteers.com/10531692-nurse-trainer-%28health-care-centre%29.aspx

Advertisement Code     10531461
Sector     HEALTH
Duration     13 Months
Application Close Date     13 Feb 2012
Country     Timor-Leste
Program     Australian Volunteers for International Development
Position Description     Midwife / Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Description:

• Play your part and experience something special

• Exciting role in the beautiful mountains of Same!

The Prince Rainer of Monaco Maternity Clinic is located within Ministry of Health hospital in Same Manufahi. The Maternity Clinic is the first of its kind in Timor-Leste and has been operational since February 2007.

This role will complement the work of an AVI Midwife who is based in Ainaro, with both roles feeding into country wide improvements in the sector.

Duties will be varied but will be aimed at developing the skills, knowledge and capacity of local midwives. You should be able to demonstrate a relevant background as a midwife and have experience training and mentoring others.

This assignment is based in a remote and mountainous region so the volunteer must be willing and able to operate in such an environment.

Apply at http://www.australianvolunteers.com/10531461-midwife--maternal-and-child-health-nurse.aspx