Job Summary
Australian Volunteers Program
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 16th Jan 2025
Neonatology Physiotherapist (Voluntary) - Bhutan
Australian Volunteers Program
Job description
About the assignment
We’re looking for a Neonatology Physiotherapist who can live and volunteer for 4 months in Bhutan.
- This assignment seeks to help the hospital provide clinical neonatal physiotherapy services and mentor the existing staff in neonatal physiotherapy
- To be considered for this role, you’ll need a minimum bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy with a specialisation in Neonatal Physiotherapy
- As a volunteer, you will support in training and conducting Continuing Medical Education (CME) for the local physiotherapists
About the Partner Organisation
The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is one of the clinical departments at Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, National Medical Services. The Department provides services ranging from Neonates to Geriatric populations through various units. The department is planning to expand their services through pulmonary rehabilitation services, palliative care and domiciliary services.
The department currently does not have any physiotherapist specialising in neonatology or a neonatologist to cater to services in neonatology ward and the Intensive Care Unit. A highly experienced volunteer will be helpful in training the local staff and maintaining a continuum of services in the Hospital especially when the Gyaltsuen Pema Mother and Child Hospital becomes fully operational.
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. 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.
If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected] using the subject line: Neonatology Physiotherapist (Voluntary) - Bhutan enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Allowance
We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here.
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AUD$ 1630 per month.
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.
A position description is attached.
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Job Summary
Australian Volunteers Program
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 16th Jan 2025