Education, Training, and Advocacy Program Partner
Medical
Min 2 Weeks
This role is currently closed to applicants.
Click below to sign up to receive updates when opportunities like this become available.
Driven to provide hope & healing.
Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role
The Education, Training, and Advocacy Program Partner will assist the Programs Department in fulfilling one of the three program areas such as providing instruction in support of training projects, providing assistance to Infrastructure projects, providing assistance for equipment donation projects.
If you like to immerse yourself in the community you serve this position is for you, as both a ship and land based position this could involve traveling throughout the host country by bus, taxi, and plane, staying in local guesthouses or be housed in crew or guest housing on ship.
.
Requirements
Each role with Mercy Ships calls for a unique blend of experience, skills, and qualifications. The info below outlines what’s needed to serve effectively in this position—to meet operational standards and to help you thrive as part of the team.
What You Will Contribute
Teaching using the pre-determined curriculum and materials
Assisting with infrastructure or local equipment installation
Providing a specific expertise to support direct medical service for a short duration. This expertise is not always required for each field service.
Perform baseline assessments using standardized questionnaires if appropriate
Maintain records of participants, curriculum updates and changes, location-specific teaching, materials and equipment donations and evaluation data if appropriate
Assist Education, Training and Advocacy to ensure organization of resources for successful outcome of training objectives
Assist Education, Training and Advocacy to respond to local inquiries regarding training projects, and opportunities
What You Will Need
Supportive of Mercy Ships mission, vision
Commitment to live out and model Mercy Ships core values
Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively, demonstrate accountability
About the team
You’ll be part of the Medical Team, a close-knit group of dedicated medical professionals working together to bring hope and healing through surgical and medical care.
Frequently asked questions.
We are so excited that you are interested in learning more about serving with us. These are the most common questions we receive for this department.
SCAM ALERT: Please be aware of recruitment scams. Mercy Ships will never charge any fees as a part of the recruitment process. For more info click here.
Click here for a list of medical requirements to serve, including required immunizations.
The experience of a lifetime is calling.
More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.
At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve—and your own.
Faith-Led Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Mercy Ships is a faith-based organization welcoming volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to our mission and values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
Beware of Imposters: Confirm All Volunteer Communications
Volunteer opportunities and invitations to serve will always come directly from Mercy Ships’ official volunteer engagement teams. Never provide personal information to anyone without confirming their connection to Mercy Ships.
