Global Health Adviser

2 weeks ago


Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom VSO International Full time

Type of role- Healthcare- Location- Various Countries- Salary- Band 4. Fulltime gross annual salary: Kenya KES 3,983,374, Philippines PHP 1,018,131, South Africa ZAR 647,200. Actual salary will be pro rata for 3 working days/week. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance for employee and immediate dependents.- Contract type- Permanent- Part Time- 24 hours per week- Application Closing Date- 12 Feb 2023- Interview date- Interviews are scheduled for 1 and 2nd March- Start date- ASAPVSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

**Role overview**:
As a Global Health Adviser you will be part of VSO’s Medical Team. With professional nursing experience, you will provide approachable and confidential support to VSO’s volunteers and employees across 23 countries. As part of the Medical Team you will manage health incidents and give medical guidance to VSO’s program design and operations.

**Skills, qualifications and experience**:

Preferred start date is as soon as possible. For more information on the content of the role and the requirements, please check the job description.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**:
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**Step 1. Complete the registration form below**:
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**Data Protection**
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- I UnderstandVSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.



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