Work abroad
MTC is a health service provider and training center, established to contribute to and promote accessible quality health care among displaced Burmese and ethnic people along the Thailand-Burma border. In addiction to the comprehensive services provided at its onsite facilities, MTC also promotes general health through partnerships with other community based organizations. It works together to implement and advocate for social and legal services, as well as access to education for people living along the border.
The future vision for MTC is to continue providing quality health and social services. MTC is endeavoring to further promote health education, and improve access to and utilization of its health services.
Location:
Mae Tao Clinic, Thailand/Burma
Web address in country: www.maetaoclinic.org
Job title:
Doctor in Mae Tao Clinic
Start date:
January 2010
Sponsoring non-governmental organization: Australian Volunteers International
To find out more:
Contact Australian Volunteers International
Phone: 03 9279 1788
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Organisational purpose and history
The information contained within this Assignment Description was correct at the time of submission. However, AVI reserves the right to amend it as necessary to reflect changes in our own or our partner employers circumstances.
Assignment details
1. To upgrade the basic medical skills of all the staff working in the Medical-IPD.
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2.To work with program manager, shift leaders, and senior medics to improve department policies, working to improve quality of care procedures.
Start Date: January 2010
Duration: 24 months
Duties and responsibilities
Through coordination with Program Manager, and personal observation, determine the skills/training necessary to upgrade the overall medical ability of department
Develop and coordinate necessary trainings/workshops
Monitor and evaluate outcomes of trainings/workshops
Work with senior staff to improve policy and procedures – ultimately improving quality of care procedures
Consulting on and tending to difficult medical cases, appropriately following referral guidelines
Local context
Since 1995 Burmese civilians fleeing areas of fighting opposing Burmese ethnic minorities and the army have taken refuge in Thailand. More than 150,000 refugees (Karen, Karenni and Mon) are living in camps along the Thai /Burmese border and this figure is increasing daily. Many left their country years ago and Thailand does not offer them status. Considered as displaced people and having few rights, they rely entirely on international aid to meet their fundamental needs. The majority of population are Buddhist.
The volunteer must be prepared to work with people from various ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Although MTC makes an effort to remain apolitical, volunteers should be aware of the political situations both in Burma and Thailand, especially as they relate to the safety of patients and local staff. There are three seasons in Thailand: the hot season, the rainy season, and the cold season – volunteers should be prepared for periods of extreme heat and rain.
For more details
ADI job ad10530202.doc contains more details about the job. Contact Australian Volunteers International to enquire.
This information is provided by Australian Volunteers International.
Global Health Drinks provides it as a resource, but does not necessarily endorse the content or accuracy of details. Enquiries should be directed to Australian Volunteers International only.
Australian Doctor needed in to work in Thailand / Myanmar Hospital
