Closing date: 30 Nov 2012
Employer: Samaritan's Purse
Kurdistan, Iraq - The Program Coordinator, Health Administration performs duties utilizing specific knowledge of health care administration and overlaying that with the current Shoresh Health Center procedures. Duties include scheduling doctors, arranging appointments, registering patients, compiling and recording medical reports, and correspondence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Liaison between Fountain of Love management and health center staff and liaison between Fountain of Love and Ministry of Health. • Establish a working schedule for the doctors and clinic; arrange appointments and consultations. • Greet visitors to the clinic; ascertain purpose of visit, and direct visitors to appropriate doctors. • Interview patients, prepare and complete reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records. • Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff. • Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files. • Serve as the focal point for all procurement requisitions initiated by the doctors. • Follow up with Pharmacist to ensure that medicine is up to date with registration. • Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers. • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in medical, nursing, nutrition, or other health-related field; or one to two years of related experience and/or training in health programming in a developing country; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred. • Experience in health care industry with familiarity of health care administration. • Organizational and time management skills; good interpersonal and written oral communication skills. • Ability to coordinate activities with the local government health ministries and build and maintain positive working relationships.
12 month contract with potential for renewal.
This position is unaccompanied.
Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to ministerDemonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
How to apply:
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