Health Positions Available in Haiti

E-mail to contact regarding these positions: iomhealthunit@gmail.com


In response to the major humanitarian crisis caused by an earthquake in Haiti, IOM is mobilizing staff, including health professionals, to assist the people and authorities of affected areas for the Health Referral, Transport and Assisted Discharge of Earthquake Affected Patients Project.

Position/Title: Nurses (4 positions)
Duty Station: PAP, Haiti

Position: Consultancy

Duration: 4 Months, 2 weeks probation, possibility of extension


Requirements:

Haitian national
University degree in Nursing. Valid license to practice is a MUST.
Experience of treating patients, at least one year in Haiti
Experience in health related projects for international organizations or government and institutions focusing on community health is favourable
Capacity to work independently, efficiently with flexibility
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including ability to speak in public, good writing, communication and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of English; Fluent in Creole/French.


Position Title: Community Health Worker (12 Positions)
Location: PAP, Haiti
Position Consultancy
Duration: 4 Months, 2 weeks probation, possibility of extension

Requirements:

College graduate; Flexibility, ability to work in difficult situations and in national/international settings as part of a team. Good communications skills are a must/asset. Computer literacy, report writing ability and good administrative skills. Experience working with NGOs an advantage.
Working knowledge of English; Fluent in Creole/French;
Position Title: Hotline Operator (4 Positions)
Location: Port au Prince - Haïti
Position: Consultancy
Duration: 4 Months, 2 weeks probation, possibility of extension

Requirements:

Secondary school education or equivalent commercial school.
Previous experience in hotline, client service or public relations is an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of computerized information systems, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability in dealing with people of various backgrounds, ages, etc; respect for diversity.
Capacity to work independently and under time constraints. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Excellent knowledge of English French and Creole is required. Advanced knowledge of Spanish is an added value.


Position Title: Logistics / Operators Coordinator (2 Positions)
Location: Port au Prince - Haiti
Position: Consultancy
Duration: 1 month, 2 weeks probation, possibility of extension

Requirements:

University degree or a combination of equivalent training and practical experience in Business Administration.
Previous experience in hotline, client service or public relations is an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of computerized information systems, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability in dealing with people of various backgrounds, ages, etc; respect for diversity.
Capacity to work independently and under time constraints. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills (working knowledge of English, and French; Fluency in Creole an advantage)


Position Title: Physician
Location: Port au Prince - Haiti
Position: Consultancy
Duration: 4 months, 2 weeks probation, possibility of extension
Requirements:
University degree in Medicine, preferably with advanced studies in public and/or community health; at least three years of experience in general practice and/or family medicine.
Independent program management skills, such as supervision capacity, report writing;
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.
Computer literate
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds.
Language: working knowledge of English, Fluent in Creole, French;
Position Title: Senior Project Assistant
Location: Port au Prince - Haïti


Position: Consultancy
Duration: 4 months, 2 weeks probation, possibility of extension

Requirements:

University degree or a combination of equivalent training and practical experience in public health, health promotion, and/or related social sciences
Experience in curriculum development, behaviour change communication interventions, health-related program management, operational and field experience an advantage, including ability to develop and manage budgets for small field activities
Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills: fluency in written and spoken English, French and Creole
Ability to use a computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work constructively in a team, and independently when required; Commitment, efficiency, flexibility
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels