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== Smile Train Data Entry ==
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= Pre-Clinic Volunteer Coordinator =
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== Description ==
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We are looking for one or two persons who are exceptionally good with computers, in particular with using the Internet, to help enter surgery data and pre, post op photos into smile train's database. This job can be performed wither in Mexico, at the time of the clinics, or within 30 days of each clinic (Smile Train data has a deadline associated with it).
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This person performs various duties that are required to ensure that we have sufficient volunteers in place.
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You will work with us to arrange transfer of the medical images taken on Friday and Saturday, and surgery reports entered into our database on Saturday. You will ensure that the images are sized to Smile Train standards, You will also use our database lookup system to identify the surgeries that were performed, and locate the surgery reports that were entered.
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== Typical Duties ==
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You will use software provided by Smile Train to enter in each surgery, and upload the data into the database.
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* Arranges for lunches for clinic volunteers, hospital volunteers, patients/families.
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* Coordinates buses and makes sure that buses are ordered.
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* Ensures we have hired mexican anesthesiologists for surgeries.
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* Monitors the registrations as they occur on the volunteer website.
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* Works with the nursing coordinator to estimate number of nurses coming.
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* Ensures that job requirements are known and positions are filled before the day of the clinic
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* Also, monitors the volunteer site, Facebook, and other resources for questions, concerns from volunteers; ensures that answers are provided.
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* Works with the website personnel make sure issues with volunteer site are dealt with
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* Uses phone, e-mail, Facebook, or volunteer site as appropriate to communicate with volunteers
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For a description of the work involved related to data entry at the clinic, please see: [http://thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/wiki/index.php/Smile_Train_Reporting#Data_Entry]
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== Current Owner ==
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Requirements:
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* Kim Muslusky
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* Must be detail oriented.
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== Reports to ==
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* Must have a passion for accuracy.
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* Must be great with computers, and the Internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to search data into the database.
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* Must be able to follow directions.
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* Must have a Windows XP or Vista PC or laptop, and photo editing software (such as Photoshop). Must be able to resize images, convert them to JPEG, and resize them to exact requirements of Smile Train (640x480).
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* Ideally you are able to attend the clinic in Ensenada, but it is not required.
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* Must be willing to ask questions when something doesn't seem right.
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If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
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* Clinic Manager
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== Headshot Photographer ==
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== Alternates/Delegates ==
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We need someone who can work with us Fridays to take photos of kids as they are triaged in the computer registration area of the clinic. The headshots are informal photos that allow us to identify the patient more easily on forms and in the database. Your job is to take these photos, scale them to size, and later in the day, upload them into our database. We see around 100 kids each clinic, registering one every 2 or 3 sminutes, so this is a job that is fast paced, and requires focus and long hours on your feet. We will provide a laptop or computer for you to use to upload the photos, or you can take the work home with you to upload if you prefer. Ideally, you have a camera that you can use, but if not, we can make arrangements to provide one.
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* None.  
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Requirements:
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= Day of Clinic Volunteer Coordinator =
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* Must be able to take clear photographs of children. Full body, headshot, whatever it takes so we can identify the child easily.
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Friday and Saturday person who makes sure volunteers are welcomed, that jobs are properly filled, and volunteer related issues (problems, need for breaks and food) are satisfied.
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* Must be able to keep a clear, correct record of the photos and the name and ID of the patient.
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* Must be able to scale the photos to no larger than 640x480 JPEG
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* Must be great with computers, and the internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to upload the photos into the database.
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* Must have exceptional organizational skills and good work ethic.
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* Must be able to work on his or her feet for 4 to 5 hours with little downtime.
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* Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Ensenada.
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* Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
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* Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
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* Ideally, have a camera, 2 Megapixel or better, 640x480 JPEG or better.
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If interested, send details of your skills and your availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
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* Greets the Mexican Damas who help at registration (if not there, tackles the Mexican Rotarians to do the job...)
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* Greets the volunteers at registration
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* Find jobs for volunteers, translators, etc.
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* Make sure that volunteer lunch people have arrived and are able to do their job
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* Greet doctors, dentists, nurses, and volunteers as they arrive and thank them
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* Communicate with leaders in various areas and make sure that any issues related to volunteers are dealt with.
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* Make sure that somebody is selling tickets for the Friday dinner and let Broncos (the restaurant that hosts the dinner) know by 2pm our totals – ensure that we sell at least 60 tickets
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* Pay anesthesiologists at hospital
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* Find a person to sell t-shirts
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* Assess what needs we will have for staffing the next clinic, and report to the pre-clinic coordinator
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== Surgery Screening Photographer ==
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== Current Owner ==
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We need someone who can work with us Fridays to take pre-surgery photos of kids. Two photos are required: A full frontal picture of the child, showing head to chin, and an intraoral photo, showing the inside of the mouth to document the condition of the childs' palate. Your job is to take these photos, scale them to size, and later in the day (or after the clinic), upload them into our database. In the end, you will be photographing anywhere from 15 to 25 kids during a 6 to 8 hour shift.
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* Kim Muslusky
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See http://thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/wiki/index.php/Smile_Train_Reporting for the context for which these photos are necessary.
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== Reports to ==
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Requirements:
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* Clinic Manager
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* Must be able to take clear photographs. The photo standards are described here: [http://www.thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/photoStandards.pdf]
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== Alternates/Delegates ==
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* Must be comfortable working with higher-end photo equipment (e.g., Digital SLR).
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* Must be able to keep a clear, correct record of the photos and the name and ID of the patient.
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* Must be able to scale the photos to no larger than 640x480 JPEG 50KB in size.
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* Must have an exceptional personality, willing to work with difficult situations (e.g., crying and fidgeting patients), and work well with others.
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* Must be great with computers, and the Internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to upload the photos into the database.
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* Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Ensenada.
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* Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
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* Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
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If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
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* None.
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== Surgery Photographer ==
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= PR and Communications =
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We need someone who can work with us Saturdays at the hospital to take post-surgery photos of kids. Two photos are required: A full frontal picture of the child, showing head to chin, and an intraoral photo, showing the inside of the mouth to document the condition of the childs' palate. Your job is to take these photos, scale them to size, and later in the day (or after the clinic), and upload them into our database. In the end, you will be photographing anywhere from 15 to 25 kids during a 6 to 8 hour shift.
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Responsible for communications with volunteers and the community.
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See http://thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/wiki/index.php/Smile_Train_Reporting for the context for which these photos are necessary.
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* Write and distribute thank you notes to various volunteers and donors.
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* Post photos on website and Facebook
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* Monitor main web page and Facebook
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* Perform marketing for TSF via various means,
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* Speak at functions for TSF
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* Ensure that artwork needed for various purposes is produced
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* Produce videos as needed
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* Write articles for TSF (Facebook, main web site)
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Requirements:
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== Current Owner ==
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* Must be able to take clear photographs to published standards. The photo standards are described here: [http://www.thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/photoStandards.pdf]
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* Kim Muslusky
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* Must be comfortable working with higher-end photo equipment (e.g., Digital SLRs).
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* Must be comfortable working in a highly volatile situation, and able to follow directions of the medical staff.
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* Must be respectful of the nurses and doctors who are performing the surgeries.
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* Must be able to keep a clear, correct record of the photos and the name and ID of the patient.
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* Must be able to scale the photos to no larger than 640x480 JPEG 50KB in size.
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* Must have an exceptional personality, willing to work with difficult situations (e.g., surgery room environment).
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* Must be great with computers, and the internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to upload the photos into the database.
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* Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Ensenada.
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* Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
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* Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
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If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
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== Reports to ==
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== Surgery Data Entry ==
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* Board of Directors
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We are looking for one or two persons who are exceptionally good with computers, in particular with using the Internet, to help enter surgery and medical history data for patients during the clinic. The source of this data is a medical history form filled in by patients when the register with us on Fridays, and Surgery data filled in by surgeons on Saturday after surgeries are complete. We prefer someone who is able to do this work during the weekend of the clinic, but some of this can be taken home and done immediately after the clinic if necessary (sometimes, the internet connection will be down at the hospital, requiring the data to be entered at a later time).
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== Alternates/Delegates ==
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You will be asked to enter in appoximately 100 medical history forms obtained on Friday, and anywhere from 15 to 20 surgery-related forms obtained on Saturday. Expect about 4 to 5 hours of work, which can be done at your own pace during the day, but hopefully completed before the last surgery patient is discharged Saturday evening.
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* None.  
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For a description of the work involved, please see: [http://thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/wiki/index.php/Smile_Train_Reporting#Data_Entry]
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= Clinic Manager =
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Requirements:
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Has overall responsibility for the smooth operation of the clinic and makes sure things not related directly to volunteers are in place. Works with one or more assistants to handle the numerous tasks that are needed to make sure the clinic functions smoothly.
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* Must be detail oriented.  
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* Either calls Dr. Martinez (hospital manager??) for Friday meeting at General Hospital (or asks Rosie to speak to him) or reminds Bob Chalfa that we need to be sure of availability of Naval Hospital
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* If a form is illegible (remember, Doctors are filling in these forms :-) you must be willing to hunt down the surgeon and get clarification.
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* Calls or emails person in Mexico who oversees the clinic property to check to make sure internet is working the week before
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* Must be respectful of the nurses and doctors performing the surgeries.
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* Ensures that Ensenada police to set up blockage of the street
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* Must be comfortable working in a hospital environment.
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* Ensures registration forms for clinic and/or supplies needed for registration are available
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* Must have a passion for accuracy.
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* Arrives early to help set up whatever is needed
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* Must be great with computers, and the Internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to enter data into the database.
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* Makes sure there are tables and chairs out on the street and a tent if needed
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* Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Ensenada.
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* Checks the kitchen to see what’s needed there (clean table cloth, etc)
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* Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
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* Checks the patio to see that it is set up—if not, help set up, make sure the tables and chairs are clean
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* Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
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* Check in with various coordinators to see if any problems
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* Must be willing to ask questions when something doesn't seem right.
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* Make sure the surgeons’ tables are set with their stuff they use for screening
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* Check in with ENT to see that they have what they need
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* Check in with audiology to make sure they have what they need
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* Check in with Speech to make sure they have what they need
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* Check the progress of registration
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* Put out fires (problems) anywhere in the clinic
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* Assist the nurses if there is a need
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* Check in with dental director upstairs
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* Make sure that the volunteers get fed
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* About 12 noon—start looking at who has to go for blood work, how many surgeries—make sure that the kids who need to go to the lab are rounded up by 1pm and that there is a Mexican Rotarian to take them. If not, find someone else to step up—we are supposed to be done at the lab by 2pm
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* Check on nurses and sterilization for any problems
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* Ask surgeons about surgery schedule, any needs, concerns
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* Make sure that there is food there for families and volunteers
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If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
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== Current Owner ==
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* Kim Muslusky
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== Reports to ==
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* Board of Directors
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== Alternates/Delegates ==
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* None.
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= Clinic Manager Assistant (2) =
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Reports to the clinic manager and performs required tasks from the following list, and anything else identified by the Clinic Manager
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* After lunch, check to see that trash is picked up in the patio, that the kitchen is cleaned up
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* Check that the craft stuff is put away, patio somewhat clean
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* Check outside the building on the street to see that trash has been picked up
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* Check that garbage cans & bags not overflowing
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* Walk the clinic and make sure things are put away
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* Again walk the clinic to see what’s needed in paper goods, water, cups, etc.
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* Put away files that are no longer needed
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* Check on crafts
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* Bring out toys if needed
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* Walk the clinic to replace or clean whatever’s needed
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* Empty trash if needed
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* Take any needed supplies to hospital
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== Current Owner ==
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* Kim Muslusky
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== Reports to ==
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* Clinic Manager
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== Alternates/Delegates ==
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* None.

Latest revision as of 04:50, 17 May 2014

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Pre-Clinic Volunteer Coordinator

Description

This person performs various duties that are required to ensure that we have sufficient volunteers in place.

Typical Duties

  • Arranges for lunches for clinic volunteers, hospital volunteers, patients/families.
  • Coordinates buses and makes sure that buses are ordered.
  • Ensures we have hired mexican anesthesiologists for surgeries.
  • Monitors the registrations as they occur on the volunteer website.
  • Works with the nursing coordinator to estimate number of nurses coming.
  • Ensures that job requirements are known and positions are filled before the day of the clinic
  • Also, monitors the volunteer site, Facebook, and other resources for questions, concerns from volunteers; ensures that answers are provided.
  • Works with the website personnel make sure issues with volunteer site are dealt with
  • Uses phone, e-mail, Facebook, or volunteer site as appropriate to communicate with volunteers

Current Owner

  • Kim Muslusky

Reports to

  • Clinic Manager

Alternates/Delegates

  • None.

Day of Clinic Volunteer Coordinator

Friday and Saturday person who makes sure volunteers are welcomed, that jobs are properly filled, and volunteer related issues (problems, need for breaks and food) are satisfied.

  • Greets the Mexican Damas who help at registration (if not there, tackles the Mexican Rotarians to do the job...)
  • Greets the volunteers at registration
  • Find jobs for volunteers, translators, etc.
  • Make sure that volunteer lunch people have arrived and are able to do their job
  • Greet doctors, dentists, nurses, and volunteers as they arrive and thank them
  • Communicate with leaders in various areas and make sure that any issues related to volunteers are dealt with.
  • Make sure that somebody is selling tickets for the Friday dinner and let Broncos (the restaurant that hosts the dinner) know by 2pm our totals – ensure that we sell at least 60 tickets
  • Pay anesthesiologists at hospital
  • Find a person to sell t-shirts
  • Assess what needs we will have for staffing the next clinic, and report to the pre-clinic coordinator

Current Owner

  • Kim Muslusky

Reports to

  • Clinic Manager

Alternates/Delegates

  • None.

PR and Communications

Responsible for communications with volunteers and the community.

  • Write and distribute thank you notes to various volunteers and donors.
  • Post photos on website and Facebook
  • Monitor main web page and Facebook
  • Perform marketing for TSF via various means,
  • Speak at functions for TSF
  • Ensure that artwork needed for various purposes is produced
  • Produce videos as needed
  • Write articles for TSF (Facebook, main web site)

Current Owner

  • Kim Muslusky

Reports to

  • Board of Directors

Alternates/Delegates

  • None.

Clinic Manager

Has overall responsibility for the smooth operation of the clinic and makes sure things not related directly to volunteers are in place. Works with one or more assistants to handle the numerous tasks that are needed to make sure the clinic functions smoothly.

  • Either calls Dr. Martinez (hospital manager??) for Friday meeting at General Hospital (or asks Rosie to speak to him) or reminds Bob Chalfa that we need to be sure of availability of Naval Hospital
  • Calls or emails person in Mexico who oversees the clinic property to check to make sure internet is working the week before
  • Ensures that Ensenada police to set up blockage of the street
  • Ensures registration forms for clinic and/or supplies needed for registration are available
  • Arrives early to help set up whatever is needed
  • Makes sure there are tables and chairs out on the street and a tent if needed
  • Checks the kitchen to see what’s needed there (clean table cloth, etc)
  • Checks the patio to see that it is set up—if not, help set up, make sure the tables and chairs are clean
  • Check in with various coordinators to see if any problems
  • Make sure the surgeons’ tables are set with their stuff they use for screening
  • Check in with ENT to see that they have what they need
  • Check in with audiology to make sure they have what they need
  • Check in with Speech to make sure they have what they need
  • Check the progress of registration
  • Put out fires (problems) anywhere in the clinic
  • Assist the nurses if there is a need
  • Check in with dental director upstairs
  • Make sure that the volunteers get fed
  • About 12 noon—start looking at who has to go for blood work, how many surgeries—make sure that the kids who need to go to the lab are rounded up by 1pm and that there is a Mexican Rotarian to take them. If not, find someone else to step up—we are supposed to be done at the lab by 2pm
  • Check on nurses and sterilization for any problems
  • Ask surgeons about surgery schedule, any needs, concerns
  • Make sure that there is food there for families and volunteers

Current Owner

  • Kim Muslusky

Reports to

  • Board of Directors

Alternates/Delegates

  • None.

Clinic Manager Assistant (2)

Reports to the clinic manager and performs required tasks from the following list, and anything else identified by the Clinic Manager

  • After lunch, check to see that trash is picked up in the patio, that the kitchen is cleaned up
  • Check that the craft stuff is put away, patio somewhat clean
  • Check outside the building on the street to see that trash has been picked up
  • Check that garbage cans & bags not overflowing
  • Walk the clinic and make sure things are put away
  • Again walk the clinic to see what’s needed in paper goods, water, cups, etc.
  • Put away files that are no longer needed
  • Check on crafts
  • Bring out toys if needed
  • Walk the clinic to replace or clean whatever’s needed
  • Empty trash if needed
  • Take any needed supplies to hospital

Current Owner

  • Kim Muslusky

Reports to

  • Clinic Manager

Alternates/Delegates

  • None.
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