IMMEDIATE Job Opening for the Position of AVSAR Program Director
(As of
Onsite
training:
Provided in
Mumbai (
A brief history
on the organization:
AVSAR, a not-for-profit program, strives to create
partnerships which utilize the worldwide resources of a "Global
India" to promote positive change and reform in "Domestic
India." AVSAR was started in July of 2003 by a 27-year old
Indian-American physician seeking to increase the momentum of healthcare reform
in the slums of Mumbai (
With a growing international audience, and its first group of passionate
physician-volunteers and Public Health graduates already selected, AVSAR
hopes to continue building upon its successes and reach its stated goal
recruiting 500 volunteers on a yearly basis by July, 2008. The recruitment
process is selective, but we work with organizations that inspire our
volunteers. In return, our volunteers provide their time and professional
skills during an experience of SERVICE in a field that THEY feel passionate
about. Healthcare is just the beginning, and we will soon move into the fields
of education, law, policy, fine arts, etc.
CHOOSE
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Responsibilities:
The AVSAR Program Director (PD) is
responsible for the management and coordination of current programs, as well as
for leading the effort to develop new and innovative volunteer opportunities in
different fields which are need of reform within
Preferred
characteristics and qualifications:
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Person of Indian
heritage, but currently living outside of
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Ability to live
in Mumbai for 11 out of 12 months of the year
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MD, Master's
degree in Public Health, experience in management or international development
is a plus
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Demonstrated
managerial and supervisory skills
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Overseas project
management experience is a plus
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Ability to work
independently
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Experienced in
writing and submitting grant proposals preferred
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Demonstrated good
judgment for decision making
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Strong
interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability in consensus building and team
leadership
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Fluency in
English with moderate proficiency in speaking Hindi and/or Marathi
Ø
Strong
organizational, contact management and computer skills
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Preferred start date: IMMEDIATELY
Please note that while the
qualifications mentioned above are preferred, the requirements
for this position include:
*PASSION for a greater
*PROFESSIONALISM in all activities, and
*UNWAVERING
RESOLVE to lead an organization which is determined to make an impact.
The AVSAR Pilot Healthcare Rotation has
begun, and the need for a qualified new Program Director is significant. Phone
interviews for the Program Director position are being conducted on an ongoing
basis and we encourage all interested parties to apply IMMEDIATELY.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Send an email to info@GoyalMD.com
stating your interest in the position.
Ø
Submit your
résumé
For all SERIOUS candidates:
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Take a thorough
look at all of the links on the AVSAR homepage www.GoyalMD.com
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Write a summary
describing your impression of the current state of the AVSAR organization
Ø
Tell us why you
want this position
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Tell us what you
believe to by your strengths and weaknesses for filling this position
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Write a summary
describing the possible direction in which you may consider taking the
organization in over the next 1-2 years
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Tell us how long
you would consider remaining with AVSAR as the Program Director
Ø
Give us your
location, your phone number, and at least 2 different dates and times when you
could be reached for a phone interview (the dates should be at least 3 days
after the submission of your application)
Ø
If you do not
receive a reply within 3 days, please send a follow-up email.
Please submit all
correspondence to:
There
is a BIG difference between THINKING you
can do nothing, and CHOOSING to do nothing…
CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!