Hospital Management Mentor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Kosrae Department of Health
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    26 February 2027
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Closes 04 November 2026

We’re looking for a Hospital Management Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in the Federated States of Micronesia.

  • As a volunteer in the department you would support the team in hospital management and health strategy to ensure meaningful impact.
  • To be considered for the role you will need a Bachelor degree or higher in Health Administration or Management, Human Resources, Business Management or similar field, along with extensive experience working in a hospital setting.
  • Provide mentoring to staff to support the improvement of operations, management performances and services offering the team a different perspective.

About the partner organisation 

The Kosrae State Department of Health & Social Services if one of the 4 general departments of the state government under the Executive Branch. The Director is charged with the authority to oversee the key operations and services of the health department on behalf of the state government. The team works at the state hospital which is located in Tofol, Kosrae.

Currently there is a need for technical support due to a shortage of local expertise in the areas of Human Resources, Strategic Planning and Implementation and Monitoring & Evaluation. They are hoping to have the support of a subject matter expert with critical institutional knowledge and experience.

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 - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD $ 2200 living allowance per month, accommodation provided.   

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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 providing or attaining a First Aid Certificate.

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