Hospital Administration Mentor
About the assignment
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Assignment typeIn Country
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Partner OrganisationMinistry of Health and Medical Service
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Duration12 months
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Proposed start date22 September 2025
We’re looking for a Hospital Administration Mentor who can live and volunteer in the Solomons for 12 months.
- This assignment seeks to Support the capacity development of NRH’s patient care management, health information systems, finance and management teams.
- To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Master’s degree in Health Administration, Health Economics, Public Health, or Business Administration (with a healthcare focus) plus a minimum of 5 years experience.
- You will be working alongside the teams to improve the overall administration of the hospital.
About the Partner Organisation
The National Referral Hospital (NRH), based in Honiara, is the national referral centre, providing specialized care to patients referred from provincial hospitals nationwide. Strengthening hospital management and cost analysis is essential for improving service planning and sustainability.
This assignment will support NRH management in conducting a case-mix study of selected service units to enhance future hospital information management systems, efficient patient care, quality assurance, quantification, resources management, including budgeting and planning. This will enable NRH to make evidence-based decisions for financial sustainability and service prioritisation.
About the Australian Volunteers Program
The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.
Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.
Allowance
We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here
AUD$ 4328 per month.
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Requirements
- All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV).
- A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.
- A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.
Additional requirements for this assignment include attaining a First Aid Certificate.
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Country
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Assignment typeIn Country
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Partner OrganisationMinistry of Health and Medical Service
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Duration12 months
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Proposed start date22 September 2025