Project Director: Health Center and Orphan Care

  Ethiopia

Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: 2 year position, open until filled

Description: Lalmba pays no salary but covers all expenses related to travel, work and living in Ethiopia (Visa's, immunizations, transportation, room and board, medical & life insurance). We will only consider candidates currently located in the U.S. or Canada.

Key Responsibilities:
The Project Director(s) provides the overall leadership of the organization in Ethiopia and is responsible for helping to manage the Health Center, public health and orphan programs. The Project Director is the primary liaison with government officials and the US office, is responsible for the management of 45 Ethiopian staff, procurement of medical and expat supplies, maintenance of the clinic and orphanage as well as responsible for the financial accounting.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates are fluent in English, both written and spoken, have good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Management skills and/or experience preferred, proficiency with Word and Excel preferred. Minimum 28 years of age, and must be currently located in the U.S. or Canada.

Cost in US$: 0

Experience Required: yes

Some management or leadership experience.

Typical Volunteer: Our volunteers enjoy adventure, as we work in very rural, remote locations. We care about the needs of the poor. All volunteer positions are management, so volunteers are able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Volunteers also must have basic computer skills.

Age Range: 25 to 65

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ethiopia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Lalmba Association's Mission Statement: Lalmba provides medical, educational and relief services to the people of Africa through self-help programs focused on teaching and training the people we serve to care for their own needs as much as possible, and providing them resources not usually available in Africa. We have a special love for orphan children whom we see, not as a burden, but as part of a brilliant future for Africa.

Year Founded: 1963

Lalmba Association is a Catholic based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.