Clinic Director

Key advantages of this program are:

• unique, complex and serious work
• incredible experience to be a part of the project that changes the lives of thousands of people
• the ability to effect the direction of the program
• the opportunity to grow and develop together with an international team of professionals
• active development of your communication, self-organization and managerial skills

Other perks of this position include:

• help with preparing for the trip
• language lessons with a tutor
• free accommodation in the clinic
• 28-days of vacation
• salary starting at 800 USD / monthly
• letters of recommendation and gratitude to outstanding participants

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Health & Help charity clinic in Nicaragua in accordance with the mission and strategy of the project;
• Ensure that the clinic always has the necessary medicines, tools, and supplies;
• To help project volunteers stay positive: to resolve issues that arise in the team, to resolve and prevent conflicts, and to lead team events;
• Promote the friendship of volunteers and the local community at all levels (residents of the local village, representatives of the police, the ministry of health, government agencies);
• Provide documentary support for the clinic’s activities (obtaining and timely updating of the necessary licenses, permissions to receive patients, to deliver donations, and for volunteer work);
• Build relationships with major donors, friendly NGOs, and volunteer organizations in Nicaragua and the neighboring countries.

Conditions: 

• Permanent residence in Nicaragua;
• Regular business trips (possibly to neighboring countries – Guatemala, Honduras, etc.).

Requirements:

We have quite a few strict requirements. The most important thing for us is that each member of our team shares the mission and values of the Health & Help project. Important requirements, without which it is impossible to survive in this project, include:

• language proficiency:  Spanish level B2 or higher (we provide Spanish tutoring in advance!). Knowledge of English is a great plus!
• a deep sense of responsibility;
• a love for people;
• high physical mobility;
• the ability to stay calm in stressful situations;
• an initiative and desire to develop the project;
• a higher medical education will be an advantage;
• be willing to support the project through fundraising.