Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016
Volunteer Doctor Start Date: Immediately
Position Summary
We are looking for short or long-term volunteer doctors (pediatricians, ER doctors or family doctors) to work in our brand new non-profit pediatric hospital in the beautiful town of Luang Prabang, Laos. We have opened our Outpatient Department early in 2015 and have recently opened our Inpatient and Emergency Departments in late 2015.
Doctors would work with the Laotian and international team, with the main responsibilities being clinical supervision and teaching recent Lao graduates. The position requires a minimum of 1 month commitment, 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 pediatricians.
- Teaching, administrative and management 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.
Benefits
This is a volunteer position with a preferred 1 month minimum commitment up to 6+ months. The position is required to be filled throughout the year and as such applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We have a critical need for volunteers from 15-Feb-2015 through 30-June-2015.
A small monthly allowance can be provided to help cover some basic costs such as food & housing for commitments of 2+ months (flights are not covered). For commitments over 6 months other benefits can be discussed on a case by case basis.
How to apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume to LFHC@fwablaos.org with the subject “Volunteer Doctor”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing.
