We’re looking for a Health Policy Strengthening & Development Officer who can volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country for a total of 12 months. 

• This assignment seeks to implement the WHO Global Report for Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities and Disability Guide for Action in Cambodia.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Master of Public Health or related university degree in health policy, planning or management.
• Provide technical support to the RGC in the transition of Physical Rehabilitation Services.

About the Partner Organisation 

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) works in around sixty countries in emergency, reconstruction, chronic crisis, and development contexts. Since 1982, the organisation has been working alongside vulnerable populations, in particular people with disabilities.

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) leads in Global Health and equity, advocating for disability inclusion in healthcare with a human rights focus, echoing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Universal Health Coverage Political Declaration. 

Due to the scarcity of local expertise, a skilled volunteer is required to play a crucial role in transforming Cambodia’s Rehabilitation Sector.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more. 

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

• There are two allowances for a hybrid assignment.
• The allowance for the in-country phase is AUD$ 2427 per month, the allowance for the remote phase is AUD$ 131 per month.
• Find out more about remote allowances here and in-country allowances here.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include first aid certificate.