4 Volunteer Opportunities at CCBRT, Medical Attendant

Ref: 2022-07

Temporary Volunteers (work exposure):

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves as healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes the community and the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities including obstetric fistula repairs and is currently operationaling its Maternity and Newborn Wing.

In order to strengthen our Outpatient Department services in line with our expansion of services,  we are looking for dedicated Medical Attendants who are eager to accept  an volunteer placement for 3 months.

The role

As a volunteer, you will be providing based nursing care and patient support, whereby you ensure that patients and relatives are directed accordingly and patients’ dignity is maintained at all times. You assist in the preparations of the patient before the patient sees the doctor or goes to consulting rooms/ theatre, you communicate with doctors and other staff effectively and ensure efficient workflow and you assist in control of the patients’ flow in the clinical area. You transport patients, equipment and supplies between units and verify and transport specimens. Furthermore, you will participate in a shift system which include nights and weekends.

During this placement, the candidate will be assessed for potential future job openings.

The candidate

• Form 4 certificate plus one year basic nursing training from a government recognized institution
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili
• Flexibility
• Multitasking
• Team-worker with client focus
• A pro-active attitude and eagerness to work

If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 2 references and a cover letter telling us why you believe you are the right person for the role.

CCBRT is an equal opportunities employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. Please send your application via email to: recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview as well as an additional assessment.

Please indicate job reference number: 2022-07| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31st  March 2022 (selection process is ongoing so assessment might commence upon receipt of suitable applications)