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Oasis India (http://www.oasisindia.org/) are looking for a Doctor to work in Mumbai.

Oasis is a Christian organization with a vision for working in holistic healthcare for people who are underprivileged in society. This means working as an integral part of a health-care team, including Doctors, nurses, and psychosocial staff.

At our 'priceless' health center in Kurla, we especially treat women and children, with a specific focus on the victims of human trafficking.

The health center has been recently opened, and currently a GP from Scotland is providing 2 days a week to keep things ticking over. However he will be leaving on the 10th of June! Oasis desperately want a full-time doctor to really get their teeth into this exciting opportunity. Any commitment would be considered, from 6 months to long-term.

1) Out patients – We currently are running this service in the mornings. This mostly caters for women, children, and the poor from surrounding slums.

2) In-patients – With three beds. This is currently not operational, but will provide services for people in emergency situations who have been refused treatment elsewhere.

3) Floating clinics - We are running clinics at out-lying Oasis projects, and one other Christian NGO project with a similar focus to Oasis. These clinics only occur twice a week just now, and involve going into slum and red-light areas. This service is quite fun and interesting, and could very easily massively expanded.

In all these areas there is opportunity to share your faith, and people are always very open to receive prayer.

A Doctor interested in coming would need to be a committed Christian and to adhere to the central beliefs of Oasis as an organization.

Some post graduate experience would be beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity, and an incoming Doctor would be able to be a part of shaping our service and seeing it expand. You would really have the opportunity to see yourself used in God's kingdom in helping some of the most marginalised and overlooked people in the world.

For more information please contact Dr. Adam Black on clanblack@gmail.com, or Mr Vasu Vittal at vasu.vittal@oasisindia.org.

ref: 1500

Rwanda ref: 1495

Individual Missionaries view organisation details

Term: Ideally 1-2 years but shorter terms of 2-3 months would also be helpful.

Kibogora Hospital Rwanda: Kibogora Hospital is located in South West Rwanda on the shores of Lake Kivu. It was established as a mission hospital in the 1940's and has grown to a 250 bed hospital servicing a population of over 250,000. Kibogora is the referral centre for a number of Government Health Centres and is actively involved in the Government HIV/Aids program. More information on the hospital can be found at www.kibogora.org

Urgently Needed: There is a need for a surgeon and doctors with experience in general medicine, paediatrics and orthopaedics. We would like to improve the performance of the A&E department and would appreciate the assistance of someone with experience in this area.

Job Description: To work with a team of locally trained doctors to improve their skill levels and to mentor and train them in more efficient procedures. Of particular importance is the improvement of the diagnostic ability of those working in the internal medicine department. It is important to the Christian ethics of the hospital that we can find Christian ex patriot staff who can lead by example.

Contact: Sheila Etherington, Kibogora Hospital Administrator at sae@kibogora.org

Skills	Experienced doctors who preferably have some experience of working in a 3rd world environment or can work without relying on 1st world support facilities.
Language	English but a working knowledge of French would be an advantage.
Salary	Not Salaried but comfortable accommodation can be provide at minimum cost on the Kibogora Mission station.
Contact	Sheila Etherington sae@kibogora.org

Ghana ref: 1512

58i view organisation details

Term: Ideally 12 months from mid August or 1st September 2008 at the latest. Minimum 3 months commitment will be consided

58i working with the King's Village Project, Ghana are seeking medical doctors (general practitioners) to work in the King's Medical Centre to enable the current doctor to go on study leave (2008/2009 academic year). For more information about the King's Village Project and the Medical Centre visit www.kingsvillage.org/health

Responsibilites

Provide out-patient clinical care at the centre
Oversee medical personnel team including nurses, ward assistants, records and revenue officers, nutrition officer, laboratory and pharmacy technicians.
Ensure smooth running of all aspects of healthcare delivery in the Out-Patient Department and Nutrition Centre.
Participation in King's Village Project management team (healthcare representative)
Ensure up to date records maintained on healthcare services provided, patients etc. and reports submitted regularly (internal and external).

Skills, Qualifications & Experience required

Minimum 5 years working experience as a medical doctor
Experience/qualifcation in Tropical Medicine beneficial
Post-graduate qualification in Health Service Management an advantage
Committed Christian
Minimum 3 months experience living/working overseas
Ability to live and work in a multi-cultural team under challenging conditions
Strong character traits including emotional stability, adaptability, team player, ability to handle stress, cultural sensitivity, honesty and accountability
Motivated by spirit of service
35-50 years old
Physical fit

Language	Strong English communication skills (aural and written).Knowledge of Twi or Dagbani an asset but not essential (translators available)
Salary	Allowance provided to cover basic living cost and contribution towards cost of one return flight. Accommodation provided on site.
Contact	Jamie Fyleman jamie.fyleman@58i.org

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