ST. NICHOLAS’ HOME FOR THE BLIND, PENANG.
(Serving the blind and partially-sighted community for 86 years)

has the following vacancies:

1.       Fund  Raising Officer II  

Main Responsibilities:

•                      Create and organize effective fund- raising methods.
•                      Represent the Home at various donation-collection functions.
•                      Place and monitor donation boxes at various locations.
•                      Expand our network of regular donors.

Requirements:

•                      Minimum; Diploma in any field, Computer Literate/ISO Knowledge
•                      Result-orientated, highly motivated, pro-active, with good public relations and communication skills.

2.       Deaf/Blind Multi-Handicapped Coordinator

          (Head of Department)

Main Responsibilities:

•          To be responsible for the planning of the teaching programme and to see that Individual Education programme for each child is assigned.
•          To be able to support and train families of these children.
•          To lead a team of staff and to manage the unit.

Requirements:

•          Minimum SPM/MCE or certificate in Deaf/Blind multi-handicapped is an advantage.
•          Computer Literate/ISO Knowledge
•          Be prepared to live-in

*Additional requirements for position 1 & 2 –

i) Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English

ii) Able to drive

3.       IT Instructor cum Administrator

         (Head of Department)

Main Responsibilities:

•          To plan and provide Computer Training courses and recommend ways to resolve and improve training programs.
•          Conduct research, survey etc. for the development of computer training programs.
•          Handle special projects related to computer & assistive technology services as needed.

Requirements:

•          Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology, Education, Rehabilitation or a closely related field.
•          Minimum three (3) years of work experience in computer training, service, maintenance, including hardware/software installation and configuration preferred.
•          Strong writing, speaking and human relations skills are required.
•          Working experience directly with Computer and Assistive Technology for the Blind / Visual Impaired or a certificate from an Assistive Technology Program will be added advantage.

4.       Finance Officer

          (Head of Department)

Main Responsibilities:

•                      To write up the monthly and yearly Final Accounts and to prepare the yearly audit of the Home.
•                      Preparation of yearly budget
•                      To manage the running of the Finance Department.

Requirements:

•                      Minimum Degree in Accounting at least 5 years experience.
•                      Computer Literate and good interpersonal skills.

5.       Occupational Therapist

Main Responsibilities:

•                      To assess and give recommendations for suitable rehabilitation for clients (children, in-house trainees, senior citizens, walk-in clients etc.)
•                      To assist in IEP preparation for the Early Intervention and Deaf Blind Multi handicapped Programmes and to conduct counselling when the need arises.
•                      Able to travel and visit clients in their home environment when necessary.

Requirements:

•                      Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapist.
•                      Strong writing, speaking and human relations skills are required.

6.       EIP Assistant

Main Responsibilities:

•                      Matured, able to love and work with disabled children
•                      Prepared to work flexible hours and to travel long distances.
•                      Able to write reports and keep proper records of data

7.       Low Vision Assistant

Main Responsibilities:

•                      To assist in the sales and maintaining of adequate stocks of Low Vision
•              Aids, both optical and non optical.
•                     To assist in the escorting the Low Vision Clients to welfare dept., hospitals, schools
•            Optometrist Centre and other organization for referral cases that need Low Vision
•            Aids.         
•                     To assist in planning and implementation of public interaction for the purpose of public awareness, prevention and eye care.

Requirements for position 6 & 7

•                     Minimum SPM/MCE with proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
•                     Computer Literate.
•                     Must possess a driving license and willing to travel long distances.

8.       Finance Clerk

Main Responsibilities:

•                      Preparing Cheques for payment, analysis of all utility bills and control petty cash.
•                      To disperse allowances to trainees.

Requirements:

•                      Minimum Bookkeeping with at least 2 years experience.
•                      Computer Literate and good interpersonal skills.

9.       General Clerk

Main Responsibilities:

•                      General Clerical duties such as filing, typing of letters and compiling reports.

Requirements:

•                      Minimum 1 year experience.
•                      Computer Literate and good interpersonal skills.

Interested applicants please send a detailed resume together with a copy of a recent passport-sized, non-returnable photograph to career@snh.org.my or fax to 04-2278590