The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia

Officially launched in April 2009, EMPOWERED - The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia, is a non-profit tax exempt organization committed to saving lives, preventing cancer and eliminating suffering amongst the poor in Malaysia. The organization was founded and is presided by Consultant Oncologist, Dr. Christina Ng.

Since 2010, EMPOWERED- The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia has made its mark in Malaysian under-resourced communities through the detailed yearly implementation of its signature Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment Project. Led by its Founder and President, Dr. Christina Ng who is also a Consultant Medical Oncologist, EMPOWERED’s cancer programs are designed to center community and people right in the heart of its mission. Bona fide testimonials from EMPOWERED’s beneficiaries speak volumes of the society’s meaningful impact on under-privileged Malaysian lives. Through the detection and removal of precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancers, EMPOWERED’s beneficiaries are indebted to the society for saving their lives.

Community Development Officer

Responsibilities :

To execute, coordinate and implement all NGO projects, events and programs. To assist in managing project budget and resources. To assist in recruiting, and training, volunteers assigned to every project and event. To assist in identifying suitable low income communities for the NGO’s outreach projects. To represent the NGO in proactively interacting with all third parties in all NGO projects and events. To identify, meet and establish relationships with the leaders of the NGO’s target low income communities. To serve as the primary communication link to other government and non-government agencies involved in the

community outreach program. To identify and work with suitable rural and other low resource community hospitals in the area of distribution of

“My Journal” books to cancer patients.

Requirements :

Diploma or degree in social studies preferable At least 3 years of relevant working experience Experience in project management Able to communicate/interact with people from all walks of lives Passionate about serving the community Possess own transport

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:

The Cancer Advocacy Society of MalaysiaSuite 316, Level 3 (Lift Lobby 3), Block A

Damansara Intan, e- Business Park, No 1, Jalan SS 20/27,47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

consultant oncologist, Dr Christina Ng to come out with the book 'My Journal' in her effort to help patients take some measure of control in their long journey to recover from cancer.

Community development workers help communities to bring about social change and improve the quality of life in their local area. They work with individuals, families and whole communities to empower them to:

identify their assets, needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities;

plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action;

develop activities and services to generate aspiration and confidence.

A community development worker often acts as a link between communities and a range of other local authority and voluntary sector providers. They are frequently involved in addressing inequality, and projects often target communities perceived to be culturally, economically or geographically disadvantaged.

Typical work activities

Community development work seeks to actively engage communities in making sense of the issues which affect their lives, setting goals for improvement and responding to problems and needs through empowerment and active participation. A good deal of the work is project based, which means that community development workers usually have a specific geographical community or social group on which to focus.

Tasks often involve:

identifying community skills, assets, issues and needs;

ensuring that local people have their say;

developing new resources in dialogue with the community and evaluating existing programmes;

building links with other groups and agencies;

helping to raise public awareness on issues relevant to the community;

preparing reports and policies;

raising funds;

developing and agreeing to strategies;

liaising with interested groups and individuals to set up new services;

mediating in matters of conflict;

recruiting and training paid as well as voluntary staff;

planning, attending and coordinating meetings and events;

overseeing the management of a limited budget;

encouraging participation in activities;

challenging inappropriate behaviour;

general administrative duties.

Community work can be generic or specialised. Generic community work takes place in a particular geographical area, focusing on working with the community to identify their needs and issues, and formulating strategies to address those issues. The setting is either urban or rural, with rural community development work increasingly attracting attention. Specialised community work focuses on either specific groups within a region (such as the homeless, the long-term unemployed, families with young children or ethnic minorities) or on particular concerns (such as public transport, mental health or tackling drug abuse).

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