Volunteer, Instructor in Peterborough

International Medical Corps supports integrated programs in 25 countries worldwide, ranging from primary and secondary health care to emergency preparedness and response, to specialized services such as dialysis and trauma care. At the core of these programs is capacity building to improve quality of services for beneficiaries and build resilience among health care workers, non-health professionals, and the community.

As part of these efforts, IMC is engaging volunteer instructors from various backgrounds to travel to IMC country missions, temporary programs, and emergency responses to provide clinical or non-clinical training as needed depending on the context. Locations are identified by the ERU programs and technical teams based on needs, security level/access to health facilities, and non-restrictive visa policies. Volunteer instructors are matched with countries based on their respective aptitudes and country needs.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Volunteer Instructor will provide training in their own area of expertise via didactic training, hands-on training, supportive supervision or any combination of the same, as discussed and agreed to by the instructor and the team, based on need and context. Training will be conducted at IMC-supported health facilities (clinics and/or hospitals), partner or MoH facilities, or other locations as determined by the context. The expected outcome of this assignment is to improve the skills and knowledge of participants resulting in improved knowledge and skills.

SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Preparation

• Meet with Course Director and/or ERU team to prepare for training and support in the design, editing, and contextualization of the training material as needed.
• Review existing reports and resources on IMC’s experience with the course and its presence, if any, in country.

Implementation

• Assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the training space as required.
• Deliver in-person lectures for participants, facilitate small group sessions, manage hands‑on skills stations and ensure questions from participants are answered.
• Evaluate participant comprehension and progress and determine competency using pre‑defined metrics.
• Assist in certification remediation opportunities for students scoring below 75% on post‑course exam.
• Participate in monitoring & evaluation activities of all course instructors.
• Complete daily instructor notes and course summary for course report.
• Enter and analyze monitoring and evaluation data daily.
• Assist in the demobilization of the training space, packing, and inventory of all training supplies and equipment.
• Support course director in completion of the course report before departing field.
• Participate in clinical work at the designated health facilities, and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Direct support—being physically present with the patient and provider, providing real‑time feedback on the interaction (e.g., history, physical exam, differential diagnosis, investigations, treatment, procedures, follow up, etc.).
• Indirect support—being available to consult on various patients as requested by providers.
• Participate in clinical rounds, patient care meetings, informal and formal discussions of various cases, morbidities and mortalities, and other work as related to the instructor’s specialty area, e.g., emergency care, deliveries, surgeries, first aid, trauma care, etc.
• Inform country team verbally and in writing regarding:

• any gaps in staffing, medication, consumables, equipment, IPC, spaces and infrastructure, including electricity, water, sanitation, etc.
• any risks to patient safety.
• any additional recommendations to improve patient care, including where additional training may be required areas.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Formal training in the subject matter related to the training.
• Certification in the specific training being delivered as appropriate to context.
• Advanced degree in the subject matter being instructed.

Experience

• Experience in delivering relevant training.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a non‑profit organization or for‑profit sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competency

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Language(s)

• English – written and spoken.
• Local language depending on the location of training.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.