Cordova Rural Health Unit (PHL-75)


Type: Health: Nutrition - Country: Philippines

Brief description and main aims

The Municipality of Cordova belongs to Cebu Island of Visayas. 25% of the population are poor and seeks medical attention at RHU. Since there is no hospital facility, it aims to provide primary health care for the community.

Main Activities

  • Medical health missions
  • Conduction of health related programs/activities
  • Disaster risk and reduction management activities

Volunteer tasks

Assist RHU Staff daily health services to the public
Assist the conduct of health training and advocacy in the locality
Join monthly regular RHU meetings
Assist in the condition of health programs in the local communities
Assist in administrative and clerical duties like updating records and 
organizing files
Support the development of promotion and campaign materials, etc.
 

Volunteer requirements / Skills

  • Preferably has experience in Hospital and community organizing
  • Have a bigger heart for the disadvantaged and less privileged People
  • Flexible, open-minded and able to adopt the local situation
  • Willingness to take risks / Multi task
  • Innovative, industrious, adventurous, sociable creative and fun loving

Location

The project is located in Cordova, Cebu. The Municipality of Cordova belongs to Cebu Island of Visayas. 

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

The volunteer will live with a host family (expect to have a shared room with your host sister or brother).

More Information

Volunteers needed: 1-2

Monday-Friday / 30 to 40 Hours per week

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