Vietnam | Education and Teaching Ministry

Community Health Worker in Muslim Areas

Opportunity Overview:

Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Southeast Asia! As a Community Health Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of families and individuals. Health care is fluid, whole-family, integrated, and needs to be culturally appropriate. Language skills are essential in communicating in the local dialect. Our current medical team consists of one doctor, three nurses, one nutritionist, and one public health professional.

Countries:  Southeast Asia

Terms:  Long-Term (3+ years), Mid-Term (1 - 3 years), Short-Term (12 weeks - 1 year); If you’re joining for a short-term opportunity, you can participate in medical clinics without needing local language skills. Our Medical Missions typically take place in February or September/October.

 

 


Responsibilities:

  • Help coordinate medical outreaches with local health professionals.
  • Conduct dorm visits to connect with students.
  • Prepare and inventory pharmacy and medical supply needs.
  • Develop health training materials for home visits and training classes.
  • Connect with the sick and vulnerable in communities alongside a staff member.
  • Teach health classes to men, women, and children in the community, focusing on whole families (some local language proficiency is needed to be effective).
  • Collaborate with the current medical team, which includes one doctor, three nurses, one nutritionist, and one public health professional.
  • Opportunities available for doctors, dentists, optometrists, and nurses.
  • Connect with and visit student families.

  • Qualifications:

  • Must be a follower of Jesus.
  • Can be licensed medical professionals, medical students, or individuals with community health training.

  • Additional Information:

    Our Local Vision



    Community Transformation Initiatives


    Heal the Sick

    Engage with Poverty & Injustice
    Feed the Hungry
    Create Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
    Build Durable, Health, Strong Families


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