Cambodia: Registered Nurse

Summary

In order to address a shortage of nurses in the country MMC is looking for trained and experienced nurses who will work side-by-side with Cambodian nurses-in-training. Mercy Medical Clinic is a predominately outpatient facility that provides tertiary care to the poor and underserved.

Location

Mercy Medical Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Length of Service

Long-term: 2 or more years

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of clinical experience
• A strong emphasis is placed on language fluency to enable health care staff to interact with Cambodians professionally as well as in a discipleship role. RNs will be expected to study the Khmer language and complete 8 out of 10 levels of study and attain a fluency level of intermediate high.

Training Provided

In-country and hospital orientation

Ministry Overview

WGM is thrilled to partner with Mercy Medical Center. MMC operates through a system of strategic referring partners (national churches) which bring the clinic in contact with underserved Cambodians from all 25 provinces and eight people groups. About a dozen long-term missionary staff members and a team of national leaders engage in training and discipleship with the 75 national staff who are the primary evangelists and church planters. Join the team as they proclaim Christ in word and deed, provide excellent healthcare for the poor, prepare indigenous Christian healthcare workers and church planters and partner with the Cambodian church.

Quick Facts

• 61% of patient care expenses were covered by patient fees in 2020.
• Twelve Christian Cambodian doctors are being trained through a Family Medicine Residency (2020).
• In December 2020, a new Eye Center was opened.