The process of choosing Roma Health Mediators is very thorough. Every candidate has to pass an interview and has to bring a proof of achieved education. The qualifying criteria for the work of the Roma Health Mediator are: long term residence in the location he/she wishes to work at and speaking the language of the community (Slovak, Roma, Hungarian, etc.)
Successful candidates for a Roma Health Mediator have to pass a training to learn the basics of assertive communication, First-Aid training, and practice their reactions in critical situations.
Job openings for position of Roma Health Mediator are published (here)