Kia ora, Halo and warm Pacific greetings
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role:
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in the Solomon Islands. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced dietician or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific. This will be a 12 month assignment based in the Western Provinces of the Solomon Islands.
VSA will provide support by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role:
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organisation: Gizo Hospital
Gizo Hospital is the main healthcare centre in Western Province. It’s operations are overseen by the Western Provincial Health Services. It is a public hospital located in Gizo town centre. The hospital was established after World War II by missionaries and volunteers and has grown over the years.
Gizo Hospital offers services to both inpatients and outpatients. It has 60 beds and offers emergency, surgical, medical, laboratory, and public health services for people living in Gizo and surrounding islands. It is a referral hospital and receives patients from the rest of Western Province. The hospital has about 200 nurses, 10 doctors and about 60 administration and support staff.
The Assignment:
This assignment will be a partnership between Gizo Hospital and the VSA, Volunteers on this assignment will be working towards helping ensure that patients are eating food that supports their dietary requirements and overall health.
The clinical nutrition care process is crucial for managing nutrition-related medical conditions such as undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases of patients. However, Gizo hospital lacks clinical nutrition therapy guidelines, standards and protocols. A volunteer is being sought to support the Clinical Dietician to develop guidelines for use by staff involved in patient diet including staff who work in the kitchen.
The Country – The Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security. The VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role:
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in the Solomon Islands. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced dietician or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific. This will be a 12 month assignment based in the Western Provinces of the Solomon Islands.
VSA will provide support by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role:
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
- An undergraduate degree in dietetics, nutrition or other similar field
- At least three years working as a qualified dietitian
- At least two years’ experience in policy development
- Experience working in food service or catering setting
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organisation: Gizo Hospital
Gizo Hospital is the main healthcare centre in Western Province. It’s operations are overseen by the Western Provincial Health Services. It is a public hospital located in Gizo town centre. The hospital was established after World War II by missionaries and volunteers and has grown over the years.
Gizo Hospital offers services to both inpatients and outpatients. It has 60 beds and offers emergency, surgical, medical, laboratory, and public health services for people living in Gizo and surrounding islands. It is a referral hospital and receives patients from the rest of Western Province. The hospital has about 200 nurses, 10 doctors and about 60 administration and support staff.
The Assignment:
This assignment will be a partnership between Gizo Hospital and the VSA, Volunteers on this assignment will be working towards helping ensure that patients are eating food that supports their dietary requirements and overall health.
The clinical nutrition care process is crucial for managing nutrition-related medical conditions such as undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases of patients. However, Gizo hospital lacks clinical nutrition therapy guidelines, standards and protocols. A volunteer is being sought to support the Clinical Dietician to develop guidelines for use by staff involved in patient diet including staff who work in the kitchen.
The Country – The Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security. The VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Use your experience and knowledge to promote better dietary support for patients
- 12 Month Assignment in the Solomon Islands
- Flights, accommodation and living expenses provided
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?