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Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

THAILAND

ADRA is a global network of independent humanitarian organizations established in 1984 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA Thailand works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA Thailand has served vulnerable and marginalized people in Thailand through community development initiatives targeting Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health and Education. ADRA Thailand’s emergency response initiatives provide aid to disaster survivors and people fleeing active conflict from Myanmar.

ADRA’s purpose statement is: To serve humanity so that all may live as God intended.  This is coupled with our motto: Justice. Compassion. Love.

ADRA Thailand is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nurse based in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, Thailand for Stateless Ethnic Minority Health and Integration Project (SHIP). 

Application Deadline: 31 December 2019

Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Nurse will support project implementation through delivery of health care support for beneficiaries of the Stateless Ethnic Minority Health and Integration Project (SHIP). The project will run a mobile clinic under close collaboration and partnership of the district public health office. The nurse is required to frequently travel to the field in Mae Fa Luang District. 

REPONSIBILITIES:

• Help organize developmental activities for young children below the age of 5 years and further promote children’s learning according to their developmental stages.
• Conduct regular health check-ups, providing medication and conduct regular nutritional assessment for minority groups, elderly and children.
• Coordinate with the sub-district health promotion centres, the sub-district administration office, Mae Fah Luang Hospital, Chiang Rai Provincial Health Office and Mission Hospital.
• Ensure the referral and treatment of urgent medical cases is addressed by identifying the available facilities and procedures in coordination with the health promotion centres.
• Establish and regularly update individual medical files particularly for children and mothers.
• Provide regular updates on the support provided (number of patients, diagnosis, treatment, follow-ups, results, etc.) to the sub-district health promotion centre and project staff including updates on any issues affective or related to project implementation.
• Deliver health related awareness sessions to the project beneficiaries.
• Encourage and contribute to clear and open communication, explaining complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivations way.
• Ensure the operational frameworks are adhered to and all documents are maintained appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• University Degree in Nursing with at least three years of relevant professional experience

Experience:

• High School Certificate with at least five years of relevant professional experience
• Clinical experience

Language Skills:

• Fluent in Thai language
• Able to speak local languages is a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a Christian context

• Valid nursing license
• Computer literate
• Experience working with community groups
• Ability to work under pressure and to cope with multi-tasking
• Ability to interact in a sensitive and diplomatic way
• High level of flexibility and self-motivation

Core Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating actions (1.1)
• Adhering to principles and values (2.2)
• Planning and Organizing (6.1)
• Following instructions and procedures (6.3)

How to apply:  In the subject line of the email, please write “Nurse - SHIP” Please send applications (cover letter, CV, salary expectation, copy of Identification document, copy of driving license, educational certificate and training certificate) to: hr@adrathailand.org or send all applications by post to Human Resources Department – ADRA Thailand 178/95 World Club land Soi 2, Moo7, Chiang Mai – Hang Dong Road, Nongkwai, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230 Tel. 053-839-402

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which can include criminal records