Medical Coordinator in the Pop-Wuj Clinic

  Guatemala

Quetzaltenango

Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Description: The Medical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling weekly events, clinics, and other daily activities for participants in the Medical Spanish Program at Pop-Wuj. These activities and events can range from conferences for Spanish students in the Program to outreach activities in the many communities served by the Program. The medical coordinator will also be asked to organize the orientation of Medical Spanish Program participants, as well as coordinating between Pop-Wuj administration, volunteers, students, doctors, and the community. See our Webpage for more information about the Pop-Wuj Clinic and the Community Development Projects of Pop-Wuj.

Qualifications: This position requires the commitment of individuals with a working knowledge of Spanish, interest or experience in working with rural communities, and at least a three-month commitment.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Pop Wuj - Spanish School Guatemala's Mission Statement: Pop Wuj - Spanish School Guatemala is a Non-Profit Organization run by teachers to support sustainable community development. After the teachers draw a modest wage and take care of expenses, the remaining income is dedicated to financing the thriving rural development projects and educational endeavors that the school has undertaken and nurtured over the past 18 years. Learn Spanish while helping the people of Guatemala through a host of Volunteer opportunities in our Community Development Projects. Pop Wuj - Spanish School Guatemala offers a variety of Spanish Courses to suit personal needs and preferences including Spanish Immersion Course, Medical Spanish, Social Work and Spanish for Teachers as well as Excursion Spanish Immersion Program.

Year Founded: 1992