Male Health Educator: Central Asia

Poverty in rural Central Asia drives many adult men to seek work in Russia for months or years at a time. Although labor migration ensures economic survival of many rural families year-to-year, its long-term consequences are horrific – the current increases in family breakdown and substance abuse and especially the rising rate of HIV infection can all be directly related to labor migration.

Our development organization’s projects take a holistic approach to health education, addressing the facts related to sexual health, HIV infection and other health issues within a moral framework where deeper issues are also addressed. In traditional Central Asian culture, such subjects are normally discussed in single sex groups. As a result, our development organization urgently needs men with a health background and training gifts who can lead community-based health education projects aimed at men.
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Commitment Length: 2-3 years (full time)
University/ college degree in medicine (doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant), health education, public health, physical or occupational therapy, or related field. Educational qualifications to teach health (secondary school/upper grades) also acceptable.
Interest and experience in health education, as opposed to clinical work.
Work experience in a relevant field preferred.
Cross-cultural or rural experience helpful.

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Job opportunities in Central Asia

  • Assistant Regional Director & Project Manager
    Our team in a Central Asian city which has been the historical gateway between Central Asia and the Indian continent is in need of an ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR,PROJECT MANAGER. This person would assist the Regional Director in overseeing the programs and Managing the office and finances of projects. He would also be instrumental in developing new projects as the team capacity will expand. (M)
  • Community Development Project Manager
    Our Community Development Program in an ancient Central Asian city which used to be a center along the fabled Silk Road is in need of a PROJECT MANAGER. This work is focused on empowering poor women in and around this city. This person would be involved in managing existing programs and expanding/developing new ones. (M)
  • Construction Project Manager
    Our team in a charming Central Asian town surrounded with lush green rice paddies and wheat fields in summer is looking towards expanding programs in education to include reconstruction of schools. For this to be possible we need a CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER. This person would initiate and oversee construction projects working with a national counterpart. (M)
  • Country Director for local NGO
    Our NGO, located in "roof of the world" capitol Central Asian city, is looking for a new COUNTRY DIRECTOR. This should be a person of vision and compassion, desiring to make a difference in a land weary of war. This would include leading the current work, overseeing personnel and finances, and expanding and initiating new projects as opportunities arise. (M)
  • DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR
    A well established development organisation in a Central Asian country is presently in need of a DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR. They would maintain relationships with present donors and initiate and develop relationships with potential new donors. This is a voluntary, non-salaried position. (S)

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