Health Information Mentor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Fiji
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    12 May 2025
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Closes 12 February 2025

We’re looking for a Health Information Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Fiji.

  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need qualifications in Health Information Management as well as significant experience in both hospital and government at department level. 
  • As a volunteer, you will support in advising best practice for the implementation of data quality standards to minimise errors and discrepancies.
  • You would provide support in capacity strengthening of local staff in all areas of health information management.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Medical Services, based in Suva, has various health information systems that capture health data. There is a need to review, update and develop guidelines, standards and policies with regards to the health systems. Having these will ensure the team receives timely, reliable and complete health data and can produce quality health information for better decision making and resource allocation for the Ministry.


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$2516 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

 

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.  
  • A First Aid Certificate is required for this assignment.

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