About the assignment

We’re looking for a Liaison Officer - Program Developer (Health) who can volunteer in country for 6 months then remotely from home for 3 months.

• This assignment will also have the volunteer provide training to outreach teams and healthcare workers to ensure consistency and accuracy in patient evaluations.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a degree or certification in an allied health field as well as experience in conducting health assessments and developing standardised tools.
• Provide support working on a structured approach to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of the outreach efforts for the children on the program.

About the Partner Organisation

Kafika House, based in Arusha, is a rehabilitative surgery program in northern Tanzania. It provides a home away from home for children receiving pre- and post-operative care and rehabilitation for a surgically treatable disability. Kafika House's scope of practice encompasses patient recruitment through outreach, preoperative care, surgical care at one of partner hospitals, and full recuperation and rehabilitation. The volunteer will help the team to develop a standardised assessment and reporting framework to improve the identification, referral, and treatment of the children. A structured approach will enhance the consistency and effectiveness of the outreach efforts, ensuring that children receive timely and appropriate care. While the organisation prioritises local recruitment, there is a shortage of allied health professionals with expertise in developing standardised assessment tools, particularly in the NGO sector. The volunteer with experience in outreach, disability assessment, and rehabilitation will provide valuable knowledge transfer and capacity building, equipping the team with sustainable skills for long-term impact.

About the Australian Volunteers Program

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change. Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected] using the subject line: Liaison Officer - Program Developer (Voluntary) - Tanzania enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV).
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.
• A First Aid certificate must be attained.

A position description is attached.