Mobile Medical Team Officer - SAMSA

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Scientific Association of Medical Students of Armenia (SAMSA)
TITLE: 2 Mobile Medical Team Officers (MMT Officers for Tavush and Syunik Marzes) for “Increase Access to Primary Health Care through Mobile Medical Teams” project supported by USAID

TERM: Full -Time

START DATE/TIME: 01 March 2005

DURATION: One year fixed-term initially with possible extension

LOCATION: Yerevan, Syunik of Tavush Marzes, Armenia (travel time - over 50%)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- MMT Officer will be responsible for organizing the MMT unit activities in delivery of Primary Health care through basic consultations, nutrition supplements, screening for common diseases, basic treatment and referral services to district level health care facilities. - Coaching MMT members and monitoring their activities followed by making recommendations for and supporting the promotion of MMT effectiveness and efficiency. – Work in close relationship with MMT clerical Assistants and Monitor, controlling and promoting the usage of the standardized program monitoring approach, keeping records on program activities, regular and quality data management etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University Degree in Medicine. Master’s degree in Public Health is an advantage.
- Professional experience at least 3, preferably in public health programs/projects.

– Work experience in/with International Organizations will be a distinct advantage.
- Language requirements are: fluency in Armenian, English. Russian is an asset.
- Proficiency in current office software applications, particularly Access/SPSS.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please submit your CV by e-mail to samsa[at]arminco.com. Please, no phone calls.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.



OPENING DATE: 07 February 2005

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 February 2005