Program Mentor at International Medical Aid

Key Roles

• Daily management and oversight of healthcare electives and medical placements including the following:
• Coordination of housing, transportation and food
• Facilitation of hospital placements
• Daily oversight of interns both in residence and hospital
• Coordinating and leading local tours of attractions in Mombasa including Fort Jesus, Bombolulu Cultural Workshops and Haller Park
• Providing local area and hospital orientation for program participants including comprehensive overview of the following:
• Participant Code of Conduct
• Country-Specific Safety Precautions including warnings about use of “tuk-tuks”, public transportation and motor bikes
• Universal Precautions
• Guidelines for Premedical and Medical Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad
• Overseeing the mentorship of interns in healthcare placements
• Remaining available and responsive to interns concerns or in-case of emergency
• Participating in regular hygiene or medical clinics
• Managing and developing IMA’s growing community of users, shaping our brand identity through our website, blog, and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Conceiving and developing new marketing and support materials for IMA’s programs in Kenya

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Tourism, Hospitality, Business Management or any relevant social sciences degree, with a minimum of a second-class upper division from a recognized University
• Must possess clean criminal and academic record
• High level of integrity and upload IMA’s ethical standards
• Self-motivated and be able to effectively work with minimum supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficient at use of social media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Familiar with Mombasa City
• Possessing a Driver’s License would be an added advantage