Patient Selection Logistics Supervisor
About this role
**The compensation range for this position is $45,000-$50,000. This is a full-time role. The listed compensation range applies to U.S.-based hires; actual compensation may vary based on the selected candidate's location**. Mercy Ships is seeking an experienced and highly capable Patient Selection Logistics Supervisor for initial work in Togo and later Senegal. The Patient Selection Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the logistics of the primary patient selection process. Explores potential partnerships for patient transportation and arranges transportation for patients. Helps planning and executing patient selection feasibility assessments and patient selection trips. This includes, but is not limited, to arrange housing, transportation and creating a budget. Responsible for the setup of the patient flow on the primary patient selection days together with the Field Security Officer. How You Will Contribute: The Patient Selection Logistics Supervisor will support: Assessment
Arranges logistics for housing, transportation and budget for interior assessment trips Is responsible for assessment of phone and data network in the country and reliability for the use of Patient Referral Technology together with the Patient Selection Informatics Specialist. Supervises the Patient Selection Logistics Assistants. Supervises the Crowd Control Volunteers at each Patient Registration Site and each Field Consultation Location. Supervises the Patient Registration sites. Is responsible for road assessments Explores options for possible patient transportation partnership Maintains a good working relationship with Mercy Ships Field Security Officer Identifies potential primary patient selection locations. Builds relationships with Ministry of Health, local authorities, NGO's, missionaries, locals Assesses methods of communication used to announce work of medical NGO's both in the port city and the interior
Between Assessment and Advance;
Updates documentation related to logistics and patient transportation
Performs desk research for new host nations: languages, weather, transportation systems, impacts of national holidays. Desk research will provide necessary information for the patient selection strategy and planning of primary patient selection events. Shares this information with the Patient Selection Country Team. Maintains assessment relationships and follows up on potential partnerships Supports the process of identifying Patient Registrars and Crowd Control Volunteers. Is responsible for handing over the HR information to the Patient Selection Administrative Assistant Prepares and updates Patient Referral Technology Training materials in collaboration with the wider Patient Selection Team.
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