The Department of Community Medicine, with which the Consultant will be working, has been a full-fledged department since the Institute s inception. Its primary mission is to create a model for rural community health care and develop doctors with a rural service orientation. It is expected that this project will develop the Department s capacity to mobilize future financial resources. They should also possess experience in preparing health sector proposals for donors and have experience with community-based health programs in developing countries. Good communication, analytical and documentation skills are essential and the candidate must have proven teamwork experience and be able to work in a rural location.
Experience working in India is desirable.
Candidates without the above academic requirements, but possessing strong, relevant experience will also be considered. The anticipated contract duration is 12 to 16 weeks. Deadline for application is June 15, 2001.