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Shomeka Outreach is looking to fill the position of Project Manager. If you or someone you know would like to serve in Zambia beginning this September, send inquiries to info@shomeka.org
Position Listing: Project Manager
Location: Kazungula, Zambia, AFRICA
Contract Period: September 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Salary: Negotiable; self-raised support
Housing: Provided (House within Kazungula city limits)
Position Description: The Project Manager will oversee all building operations of the Nico Memorial Medical Clinic. Coordination will involve working with the Shomeka-Zambia Board of Directors, the Kazungula Department of Health Management Team, and the designated clinic contractor. Preparations will need to be made to ensure the availability of all building materials prior to the arrival of volunteer work teams starting October 5, 2008. The project manager will be responsible for the logistics and transport of all teams to and from Livingstone Airport, as well as oversee the work completed at the construction site. Other responsibilities will include payment to the clinic contractor for work completed and purchase of any needed supplies, including preparations for teams at the Shomeka house (i.e. food, bunk beds, etc). The concluding role will be to finalize the construction project after the last team has departed and secure the clinic until the next phase of operation begins.
Some Requirements of Service:
o God-honoring interactions with others
o Ability to work independently
o Adaptability to a third-world environment
o Leadership skills
o Respect for Zambian culture
o Honesty and integrity in handling funds
Location: Kazungula, Zambia, AFRICA
Contract Period: September 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Salary: Negotiable; self-raised support
Housing: Provided (House within Kazungula city limits)
Position Description: The Project Manager will oversee all building operations of the Nico Memorial Medical Clinic. Coordination will involve working with the Shomeka-Zambia Board of Directors, the Kazungula Department of Health Management Team, and the designated clinic contractor. Preparations will need to be made to ensure the availability of all building materials prior to the arrival of volunteer work teams starting October 5, 2008. The project manager will be responsible for the logistics and transport of all teams to and from Livingstone Airport, as well as oversee the work completed at the construction site. Other responsibilities will include payment to the clinic contractor for work completed and purchase of any needed supplies, including preparations for teams at the Shomeka house (i.e. food, bunk beds, etc). The concluding role will be to finalize the construction project after the last team has departed and secure the clinic until the next phase of operation begins.
Some Requirements of Service:
o God-honoring interactions with others
o Ability to work independently
o Adaptability to a third-world environment
o Leadership skills
o Respect for Zambian culture
o Honesty and integrity in handling funds
*Applicants must familiarize themselves with the organization and adhere to the Shomeka Statement of Belief while in service with Shomeka Outreach.*
Please submit your application to:
Shomeka Outreach
3169 Fernbrook Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Fax: (763) 746-0988
Phone: (651) 485-2970
info@shomeka.org
