Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Tue, 26 May 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
Train, support & give feedback to PNG nurse educators in teaching and training strategies
Demonstrate high quality nurse lectures and training sessions
Work with other volunteers and colleagues to develop new nurse education training units, videos and resources
Build the management capacity of the heads of department
Train and assess student nurses and in service nurses in how they deliver clinical services
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the program, including monthly reporting
Share new materials with other volunteers in the team and nurse educators around the country
Contribute to the wider improvement at the college through being an active member of the academic community
Due to the nature of our volunteer placements, it is possible that the responsibilities of this role may differ in reality and therefore the post-holder will need to be prepared to be flexible and adapt to their environment as necessary
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential
• At least five years of experience as a nurse with teaching responsibilities
• Degree or advanced degree in nursing
• Able to demonstrate excellent practice in the lecture room
• Fluent English proficiency
• Knowledge of nurse teaching and assessment methods
• Experience mentoring or training other health workers
• IT skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
This is an exciting opportunity to work with local nursing colleges to revise the national nursing curriculum and build the capacity of nurse educators. You will play a vital role in increasing the number and quality of nurses in a country where the national average of 4.6 registered nurses per 10,000 population continues to sit well below the regional average of 19.5, and the nursing workforce is ageing.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, then please apply directly on our website using the following link to and complete the application form:http://bit.ly/1GIxSpQ. Please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for.
We’ll ask you to commit to 18 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We`ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we`ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO on our website.
PNG Nurse Education Support Adviser
Job posted by: VSO - Fri, 1 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Tue, 26 May 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
Train, support & give feedback to PNG nurse educators in teaching and training strategies
Demonstrate high quality nurse lectures and training sessions
Work with other volunteers and colleagues to develop new nurse education training units, videos and resources
Build the management capacity of the heads of department
Train and assess student nurses and in service nurses in how they deliver clinical services
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the program, including monthly reporting
Share new materials with other volunteers in the team and nurse educators around the country
Contribute to the wider improvement at the college through being an active member of the academic community
Due to the nature of our volunteer placements, it is possible that the responsibilities of this role may differ in reality and therefore the post-holder will need to be prepared to be flexible and adapt to their environment as necessary
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential
• At least five years of experience as a nurse with teaching responsibilities
• Degree or advanced degree in nursing
• Able to demonstrate excellent practice in the lecture room
• Fluent English proficiency
• Knowledge of nurse teaching and assessment methods
• Experience mentoring or training other health workers
• IT skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
This is an exciting opportunity to work with local nursing colleges to revise the national nursing curriculum and build the capacity of nurse educators. You will play a vital role in increasing the number and quality of nurses in a country where the national average of 4.6 registered nurses per 10,000 population continues to sit well below the regional average of 19.5, and the nursing workforce is ageing.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, then please apply directly on our website using the following link to and complete the application form:http://bit.ly/1GIxSpQ. Please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for.
We’ll ask you to commit to 18 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We`ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we`ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO on our website.