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Goal of Program

CMMB is an international NGO providing long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. CMMB’s Volunteer Program facilitates year-round opportunities for students and professionals from a variety of fields. Our International Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Thousands of individuals have helped us develop and implement community health interventions, provide clinical health services, conduct research, develop communications content, and provide administrative support to our offices. In our New York City office volunteers contribute to operational and programmatic projects. The goal of our Volunteer Program is to support New York departments, country teams and local partners by finding meaningful placements for interns and volunteers to support a pattern of sustainable development.

Type of Placement

Variety of International Opportunities for: - Physicians (OB/GYN, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics) - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants - Midwives - Allied health professionals (Lab, X-ray, Ultrasound) - Therapists (Physical, Occupational, Speech, Mental Health) - Nutritionists - Public Health Generalists and Specialists (M&E, MCNH, HIV, WASH, e-Health, Malaria, Grant Specialist) - Pharmacists and Supply Chain Managers - Health Administrators - Hospitality Professionals - Operations, Finance/Business, Program Managers - Communications and Marketing, Photographers, Videographers - Human Resources, General Administration, Volunteer Managers

Service Area

Haiti, Peru, Kenya, USA (NYC) South Sudan, Zambia Multiple sites in each country, rural, peri-urban and urban areas.

Service Length

International: 6-12 months; 1 week - 3 months for short-term placements Domestic (NYC): 3-12 months

Program Size

International Long-term: 25-50 volunteers in the field annually International Short-term: small cohorts sent at intervals throughout the year Domestic: 40-50 annually

Requirements

All international volunteers must be at least 21 years old. -Medical professionals must have licensures in good standing - Min. Bachelor’s degree (except for some US based internships)

Financial Arrangements

International: Volunteers who serve for 6 months or longer receive housing, monthly stipend, round-trip travel to placement site and insurance coverage. Volunteers are required to fundraise $5,000.

Living Arrangements

International: Varies per site. May be dormitory, on site at hospital/clinic, separate apartment Domestic: no living arrangements provided

Training

Mandatory 3 day orientation for long term international volunteers in New York

Application Deadline

Rolling - for priority consideration for international positions, apply by March for June/July departure and September for January departure

Start Date