LGU Tudela, Camotes, Cebu: Rural Health Unit/SWDO (PHL-96)

Type: Environmental/Green Projects: Environmental awareness raising - Country: Philippines

Brief description and main aims

Under the Local Government Code of the Philippines, Local Government Units (LGUs) such as the Municipal Government of Barili are responsible for promoting the general welfare of residents as well as all institutions, business and organizations within the location. To provide a quality healthcare services that meet our local constituents' needs and expectations.

Cultural Exposure

Main Activities

Assist RHU staff and local volunteers on day to day health services Join community medical missions and LGU related official events and activities Community immersion to gain intercultural understanding and build solidarity Exposure to local situations and realities of local health system.

Volunteer tasks

Assist nurses and/or medical assistants daily delivery of tasks Organize files, records for updates and database Join weekly/monthly meetings for panning/feedback Join LGU activities and events Team building with RHU/LGU Assist in organizing/ facilitating trainings/ activities in health awareness and health promotion campaigns. Assist in medical missions and health education Assists nutrition-related preparations for its programs Assist in interviewing patients and preparing records Assist in weighing patients, taking signs Assist in the report preparations of the municipal nutrition action coordinator Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of RHU facilities.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Flexible, open-minded and able to adapt the local situation Open in presentation and communication skills Innovative, industrious, and creative.

Location

Camotes, Cebu

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Living with host family (expect to have a shared room with your host sister or brother), Project Institution