Jobs

THET is currently recruiting for the following posts:

  • Fundraiser
  • Nursing & Midwifery Tutors
  • Biomedical Engineer

Fundraiser
THET is looking for a Fundraiser to manage and implement a multi-dimensional strategy for increasing the charity’s unrestricted funds. This is a rare opportunity to build on and shape a varied and evolving fundraising function. The successful candidate will be an innovative, resourceful individual who can bring their own energy and vision to a developing set of activities. S/he will have the ability to maximise the potential of fundraising volunteers and to be an effective player in our small but busy team.

For more information, please download the job advert, job description and person specification.

To apply, please send a CV and a one page covering letter to Rachel Schofield, THET, 1 Wimpole Street (5th Floor), London, W1G 0AE or by email to rach@thet.org.

Closing Date for Applications: 5th August, 5pm
Interviews: 12th August

Note: This post is only open to people with existing right to work in the UK.

Nursing & Midwifery Tutors (x5)

To be seconded to the Minister of Health in Zambia

THET is seeking to recruit five volunteer Nursing and Midwifery Tutors who will be seconded to the Ministry of Health in Zambia. The successful applicants will be posted to a rural provincial Nursing and Midwifery school. He/she will be expected to teach as a member of a team within the framework of an established course whilst providing ongoing support to raise training standards in the rural provincial training institutions.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level and be currently registered as a nurse or midwife in the UK, with at least two years experience in a supervisory role within a relevant health training environment. He/she will possess the ability to teach nursing/midwifery to diploma level, and be willing and able to travel and reside in Zambia for a period of three years (shorter periods may be considered).

The post holder will receive a fixed departure grant to help cover relocation costs, as well as a monthly stipend to cover living expenses whilst in Zambia.

For a full job description, please click here. You can also download more information on THET’s programme in Zambia.

This position is only open to applicants with the right to live and work in the UK.

To apply please send a CV and one page covering letter highlighting any information that shows how you meet the requirements of the person specification to Rachel Schofield, THET, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE or by e-mail to rach@thet.org.

Recruitment for these positions will be ongoing until the positions are filled.

Biomedical Engineer
The Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) is seeking to appoint an experienced volunteer to assist in the design and development of a course that will produce trained hospital-level medical equipment technicians for the health sector in Zambia. A skilled Engineer who could lead the conceptualisation and development of a course in medical equipment maintenance, technical management and repair could make a big impact on filling the capacity gap in this area and in improving healthcare across Zambia.

Ideally, we are looking for a commitment of 30-40 working days to undertake this project, although this can be used flexibly in the UK (or elsewhere) and Zambia. The project is being supported by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), THET and Lord Crisp (Chairperson of the Zambia UK Workforce Alliance). THET is funded to cover all project-related expenses (e.g. return airfare to Lusaka, local transport, subistence). In addition, THET will provide accommodation while you are in Zambia.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To apply please send a CV, one page covering letter highlighting any information that shows how youmeet the requirements of the person specification, and a technical proposal to Rachel Schofield[rach@thet.org].
Closing date for applications is 31st July 2010.