Mary Micikas and JoAn Dwyer of ODIM (Organization for the Development of Indigenous Maya) send news that the rains and resulting mudslides have resulted in lost lives and some homes now resting in the lake. The Panamerican highway has been impassable for about a week due to landslides. Now, the rains has subsided and things are beginning to dry out. Mary and JoAn seek your prayers and support for the people of Guatemala.
ODIM is eager to host medical teams to the area for more information you can contact JoAn Dwyer at odimguatemala@gmail.com .
ODIM is now seeking a new clinic administrator since Mary will be leaving to complete a nursing education. Below is more information on the position.ODIM—Clinica Sanjuanerita
San Juan La Laguna, Solola, Guatemala
http://www.odimguatemala.org/
Email: odimguatemala@gmail.com
Phone: (011)502-4331-6920
Job Description: Clinic Administrator
Overall Responsibility: Day-to-day operation of the medical/dental clinic San Juanerita, located in San Juan La Laguna, Solola. This location is on the southwest end of Lake Atitlan in the Highlands of Guatemala, Central America.
Skills needed: Proficiency in Spanish; Basic computer skills: word, excel, power point, publisher, internet
Ability to lift 40 pounds; Self starter; Conflict resolution and negotiation; Basic accounting; Interpersonal relationship skills; Ability to work with people of another culture; recognizing and appreciating differences
Experience:
Management/supervision
Budget preparation and oversite
Some medical experience preferred
Tasks--volunteer coordinator: --coordinate volunteer teams (medical and construction) --communicate with teams over internet --arrange transportation, hotels, food, work, and all other in-country logistics --meet, travel, and work with teams --coordinate construction of houses for house program in San Pablo Tasks--Clinic administrator --oversee daily clinic operation --organize medicines, supplies, and create inventories --order and find donations of medicines and supplies --write quarterly newsletters, brochure, and make power point --produce educational health forms and clinic forms --prepare and make monthly payroll --supervise staff and volunteers --manage budget and expenses of the clinic --coordinate health promoter program--trainings and classes --teach weekly health promoter class --help coordinate children's scholarship program
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