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Timmy is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Medical Director, Guatemala

Non-Profit Management and Global Health Fellowship, Indianapolis, IN

 

Timmy Global Health — Job Announcement
Medical Director Guatemala — Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
For Hire – Spring 2012 through July 2013

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with preference given to those who apply before May 15th. Please note that applicants will only be contacted if selected for an interview. 

Title: Medical Director Guatemala
Employee Status: Full-time Staff Member
Term of Service: 14-16 months required (first and last months spent training); 2 years of service preferred
Location: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Start Date/End Date: Immediate; preference will be given to candidates who can begin prior to May 31st, 2012; other candidates considered based on experience and fit for the position
Compensation: $1000 – $1400 monthly stipend, based on experience, professional skill-set; negotiable within certain parameters
Other benefits: International Health Insurance during 14-16-month term of service, if applicableOne round-trip plane ticket to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, if applicable
Requirements: Must be a licensed medical professional provider (MD, NP, PA) to be considered as a candidate; Advanced Spanish language skills, advanced English speaking skills required; preference given to candidates with experience with low-income or developing world populations; must be willing and able to live, work, and travel independently in Guatemala / Latin America.

Overview

Timmy Global Health (formerly the Timmy Foundation) is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that seeks to expand access to healthcare, while empowering students and medical volunteers to tackle today’s most pressing global health challenges. In collaboration with our international and US partners, we facilitate medical brigades and channel financial, medical, and human resources to community-based projects in the countries where we serve. Through our work, Timmy Global Health seeks to strengthen local health systems while promoting a spirit of humanitarianism and global awareness among our volunteers.

Job Description

The Medical Director Guatemala position is multi-disciplinary and perfect for charismatic individuals looking to gain on the ground experience in international development, public health, and work related to health disparities in the developing world.  Medical professionals will serve a clinical role through the position, working alongside the local healthcare professionals at Timmy’s two partner organizations in Guatemala. The Medical Director plays a vital role within the organization, helping to oversee Timmy’s Guatemala programming. The position’s primary responsibilities include: caring for patients at the Pop-Wuj Medical Clinic, supervising medical professionals and students rotating through the Pop-Wuj clinic, managing the referral fund for patients, overseeing grant-funded projects and supervising medical professionals on Timmy medical brigades. Medical brigades are conducted in partnership with Timmy’s university and corporate US partners, and form the backbone of Timmy’s support for both the communities and partner organizations with whom we work. The Medical Director will also work closely with the Timmy Programs Coordinator and Executive Director to advance the organization’s programming in Guatemala, including evaluation and monitoring of current projects, social work and community organization, public health outreach, and general support of Timmy’s partner organizations.  Advanced Spanish language speaking skills and advanced English language skills are required to succeed in this position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Seeing patients 3 days a week at the Pop Wuj Medical Clinic which provides free and low cost health care to residents of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and the surrounding communities (including one day of mobile clinic each week).
  2. Supervising medical students, residents, nurses, and other medical professionals rotating through the Pop Wuj Medical Spanish program.  This includes training lesser advanced students on appropriate triage and pharmacy techniques and precepting advanced students.
  3. Overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the clinic including pharmacy inventory and patient flow.
  4. Lecturing Medical Spanish students on topics relevant to Guatemala health care.
  5. Following up with patients that need specialty care and helping to arrange the necessary care.
  6. Managing the “Social Work” fund which allows for further testing, procedures, specialty referrals, etc to be performed when necessary on patients who otherwise could not afford the care.
  7. Supervising medical professionals on the Timmy medical brigades including providing orientation upon arrival and consulting on complicated patients.
  8. Creating medical policies and protocols for all Timmy affiliated programs and activities.
  9. Helping to oversee the Capacity Building health grant including:
    a)       Supervising the project coordinator and assistant project coordinator on the grant implementation and activities;
    b)       Further developing the Supplemental Nutrition Project, a project that identifies high risk children between the ages of 6 and 24 months and combines the use of Nutributter with nutritional education to improve their nutritional status and long-term growth and cognitive potential;
    c)       Training Community Health workers in the communities throughout the region on health education topics and proper patient follow up techniques
    d)       Working with local midwives and midwife organizations to conduct trainings and perform needs assessments.
  1. Participation and supervision of other public health projects, including analyzing results of stool samples and determining treatment for positive results as part of the Tufts Water project; conducting occasional health assessments for children at the Guarderia and recipients of Pop Wuj scholarship program; giving talks to community members on public health topics
  2. Mentoring/advising graduate students on thesis work.
  3. Working with the Timmy Global Health Executive Director and Programs Coordinator to advance overall programs and objectives for Timmy Global Health’s work around the world.

Minimum Job Requirements/Skills/Abilities

  • Minimum 14 -16 month commitment; two year commitment preferred
  • Advanced Spanish-language proficiency (oral and written) required; Fluent English required
  • Travel experience (Latin America preferred); experience living abroad (Latin America / Africa preferred)
  • Flexible personality; ability and interest in assuming very diverse tasks
  • Strong work ethic and dedication to the position
  • Competency regarding topics in international development, development economics, poverty alleviation, international aid, NGO work, and public health
  • Experience coordinating volunteers and working with students, preferred
  • Willingness to travel independently throughout Guatemala and Latin America, including via public transportation
  • Charisma and comfort leading and working with large groups of people, including US medical professionals and US university students
  • Excellent writing skills; Strong leadership skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work very independently, but also cooperate effectively with teams
  • Licensed medical professional status (MD, NP, PA) is required; MD preferred

To Apply
Please submit a current resume with a cover letter by email to jobs@timmyglobalhealth.org, or by fax at 317-920-1821. Both foreign national and Guatemalan candidates will be considered. Preliminary interviews will be conducted with the Timmy Global Health Programs Coordinator and current Medical Director in Guatemala and final interviews will include the Timmy Global Health Executive Director and, if applicable, members of the Board of Directors. ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES BEING CONSIDERED AS FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY TIMMY GLOBAL HEALTH FOR INTERVIEWS.

Please direct any questions or concerns to the Timmy Global Health –Programs Coordinator, Kathy Morris Tel: 317-920-1822 ext. 3.  Email: Kathy@timmyglobalhealth.org

 

Non-Profit Management and Global Health Fellowship
Overview and Description
Academic Year 2012-2013 

Introduction:
The Timmy Global Health Non-Profit Management and Global Health Fellowship is designed to provide a former Timmy student leader or other emerging global health/non-profit leader with an opportunity to deepen their contribution and understanding of the non-profit world through a stipend-based, yearlong fellowship at Timmy Global Health’s headquarters in Indianapolis.  The Fellowship seeks to further Timmy’s mission while at the same time providing a former student leader or other emerging global health/non-profit leader with the opportunity to learn valuable skills in the areas of non-profit management, fundraising, program development, project management, grant-writing, and global health/international development.  The Fellowship is open to both former Timmy Global Health student chapter leaders and other graduating seniors who have demonstrated a significant, prolonged commitment to affecting tangible, positive change in the global health/non-profit world.

Compensation:
The Fellow will receive a $600 – $800 monthly stipend during the time of the fellowship, to be used to offset the cost of living expenses in Indianapolis.  In addition, the Fellow may receive paid travel and other work-related benefits during the term of service.

Time Requirement:
The Fellowship is a full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week).  The position will begin in August of 2012, and will conclude no earlier than May 2013.

Activities, Responsibilities, and Focus Areas:
During the course of the term of service, the Fellow will make meaningful contributions in a number of professional areas, including: Project Management and Program Development; Event Planning and Management; Development and Fundraising; Student Outreach and Student Chapter Development; Communications; Marketing, and Financial Administration.

Specifically, the Fellow will:

  • Support the Timmy Global Health Programs Coordinator, Medical Program Coordinators, and Executive Director with project management, research, and program development activities related to international and domestic programming, including: Timmy Global Health Medical Brigades and Medical Teams; the Timmy Global Health Medical Supply Warehouse; Monitoring and Evaluation activities; Timmy Global Health Volunteer Program; and other related projects.
  • Support the Programs Coordinator with outreach to existing and new student chapters, including: general communication, support with fundraising, support with student chapter governance, support with outreach and advocacy activities, support with trip planning
  • Support the Timmy Global Health staff with planning, organizing, and implementing advocacy, awareness, and fundraising events, including (but not limited to): 1) The Timmy Global Health student conference, 2) Timmy Global Health Golf Outing; 3) Timmy Global Health Annual Event
  • Support the Timmy Global Health staff to provide administrative support when and where necessary
  • Support the Executive Director with fundraising and development efforts, including: grant writing, grant research, donor outreach, stakeholder communication, donor prospecting, and database management
  • Enhance Timmy’s communication with national student chapters, including working with the Programs Coordinator to more effectively communicate responsibilities, support programming and other activities, and communicate results, successes, and impact through publications, newsletters, and social media
  • Work with the Programs Coordinator to develop and maintain standards for current and new student chapters, and help develop the administrative capacities of new student chapters at campuses throughout the US
  • Enhance Communication with Timmy Student Chapter Alumni, including the maintenance of the Timmy Global Health alumni database and consistent, systematic communication
  • Help to oversee the operations of the Smilow Family Medical Supply Warehouse, including organizing and managing volunteers, responding to inquiries about supply disbursements and donations, etc.
  • Represent Timmy at local and national events related to Timmy’s programming, including but not limited to the recruitment of medical professionals, recruitment of student volunteers, etc. 

Desired Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Timmy Global Health Fellowship is a responsible, dependable, and highly organized, entrepreneurial self-starter with a great work ethic, a passion for Timmy and our work, a sense of humor, and a flexible personality.  This individual communicates effectively, and has the ability to work both independently and with a team.  Necessary skills/interests include, but are not limited to: familiarity with Microsoft office, familiarity with donor databases (preferred), familiarity with social media, interest and familiarity with basic best practices in non-profit management and international development, ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders, and an interest/familiarity with global health.  Spanish language skills, preferred.  Previous experience with event management and fundraising, preferred.

Overview of Timmy Global Health:
Timmy Global Health is an Indianapolis-based non-profit that builds healthy futures by expanding access to healthcare while empowering students and volunteers to tackle today’s global challenges firsthand.  In collaboration with our international and US partners, the foundation facilitates medical brigades and channels financial, medical, and human resources to community-based health and development projects.  Through our work, we seek to strengthen local health and education systems while promoting a spirit of humanitarianism and global awareness amongst our volunteers.  Although we are based in Indianapolis, our reach is both national and global.  We presently work with 8 high school chapters in Indiana, 19 university chapters in Indiana, Massachusetts, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico, and have active projects with our international partners in Ecuador, Guatemala, Nigeria, and the Dominican Republic.  The incredible generosity of Timmy’s network has helped treat thousands of patients in our medical clinics, finance hundreds of surgeries, provide education to thousands of low-income students, finance the construction of hospitals and schools, and help instill the value and importance of service in thousands of volunteers.

To apply:
Please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to jobs@timmyglobalhealth.org by Friday, June 29th, 5:00PM EST. Please note that applicants will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

 

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