Community Healthcare and Medical Supporter
Coordinator | Ximena
Coordinator | Ximena
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Highlights
Experience the Kenyan volunteer experience
Gain African experience by staying with an experienced host family
Become a passion driven personality with your volunteer experience
Make memories about helping someone in life
Visit Nairobi National Park and other sight seeing sites
This project is well suited to volunteers who are looking to gain international healthcare experience in developing world
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 16+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
The aim of this program is to increase access to quality healthcare, provide support to local hospitals in Nairobi and local community.These program offers a wide range of medical fields in and out-patient services, support to a high number of patients each day in the local community.
As a Medical volunteer, expect to work as an assistant to local doctor and nurse and you can undertake tasks that are relevant to your level of experience and qualifications. It is important to be aware that most patients speak very little English so one-to-one interaction with patients is limited.
When patients do speak English, you can expect more hands-on work if you are fully qualified.
This program is open to fully qualified doctors and nurses, as well as students who have completed at least 2 years of nursing or medical school.
Fully qualified Paramedics, EMTs, CNAs and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to join the Medical project in Kenya.Possible fields of work include Maternity, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Cancer Screening, Family Planning, Immunizations, De-Worming, General Medicine, Gynecology and HIV/AIDS. There is also the opportunity to participate on community outreach efforts every week.If you are specialized in a particular field, please provide details in your application form to assist the local team in placing you where you will be most effective. Keep in mind that you will need to be flexible and willing to work within other areas as needed.
Please note that once you have registered on the program, you will need to provide a copy of your qualifications and certificates to our local team in Uganda in order for an adequate medical placement to be arranged. If you are studying, please provide a copy of your academic transcript. These must be received by our local team at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival in Nairobi in Kenya.
During outreach work, you can use some of the practical skills you’ve learnt to provide basic healthcare to rural communities in other areas in Kenya.
You’ll also gain skills that are valuable in every career, like teamwork, planning, and leadership
Typical day
First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays: Volunteers work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. A typical schedule is as follows:
7.00 AM – Breakfast at the volunteer house, prepared by the local cook.
7.30 AM – Volunteers travel to their placements either by taxi or by walking. Start time and daily workload depends on the project that the individual volunteer is participating on.
1.00 PM – Volunteers break for lunch. Volunteers either travel back to the volunteer house or eat a packed lunch at their placement. After lunch, volunteers continue with their volunteer work (where applicable).
3.00 PM - 4.00 PM – Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to return to the volunteer house, plan for the following day’s activities or use their free time as they wish.
7.00 PM – Dinner at the volunteer house, prepared by a local cook.
Please note, this schedule will vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.
Free-time activities
There is no shortage of things to do in Nairobi or further afield in Kenya, so volunteers can fill their free time with safaris, adventurous activities, markets or simply exploring parts of the local town. Kenya is a popular tourist location as well as game safaris and bird-watching. There are beautiful national parks and great opportunities for adventure activities such as white water rafting. Volunteers staying for longer durations, or who wish to travel before or after their program, can visit areas further afield in Kenya and neighboring countries such as Uganda and Tanzania
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
at University or High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Good communication skills.
Interpersonal relationship
Self motivation
Ability to work without supervision
Interpersonal relationship
Self motivation
Ability to work without supervision
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 17:00
What's Included
- In Country Supervision
- Food
- Accommodation
- Airport pickup
- Internet
- Local travel
- Induction and supervision
The program orientation begins on the first and third Monday of each month, and volunteers need to arrive in Nairobi on the Sunday before orientation.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport . Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.
If you are traveling in Kenya prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Nairobi on the day before your program orientation.
Orientation is hosted by our local team at the volunteer base . Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Kenya – Introduction to Kenya , Culture and Customs, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Language Basics (Swahili), Travel Opportunities, Introduction to Project and Placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
The volunteer house is safe and secure in a quiet area. The bathrooms have western toilets and showers. There is electricity and running water in the volunteer house, however it is common for power or water to occasionally be cut off in Kenya.Bedding is provided and you will just need to bring your own towel.There are staff who clean the accommodation throughout the week, however volunteers are required to keep their rooms and common areas tidy.
WiFi is available at the volunteer house, however the connection can be slow so we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone and purchasing a local SIM card when you arrive in Kenya.The local team can assist you with purchasing a SIM card during your program orientation. WiFi is also available at a nearby resort, which is located within 5 minutes of the volunteer house.
Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), prepared by an on-site local cook. If you wish to snack or eat outside of meal times, this will be at your own cost and there are local shops within the villages where you can purchase snacks. Breakfast generally includes tea, eggs, bread and fruit. For lunch and dinner, there is a revolving menu of local dishes, which include typical Kenya stews (beef, chicken, pork, goat, fish and vegetable), beans, rice, chapatti, groundnuts and vegetables. Starchy foods such as white bread, white rice, pasta, potatoes, sweet potatoes, matoke (boiled green bananas), and cassava are dietary staples. The tropical climate of Uganda also contributes to a healthy choice of seasonal fruits, including bananas, watermelon, papayas, mangos, jackfruit, and pineapples. Bottled drinking water is readily available in Kenya and volunteers should budget approximately US$5 per week for this.
If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know well in advance of your program so our local team can make arrangements for you. We do, however need to stress the point that you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home. We will do our best to see that you are well taken care of, but also as a volunteer, there is a need to be flexible.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The program orientation begins on the first and third Monday of each month, and volunteers need to arrive in Nairobi on the Sunday before orientation.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport . Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation in Nairobi.Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.
If you are traveling in Kenya prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Nairobi on the day before your program orientation.
Orientation is hosted by our local team at the volunteer base in Nairobi.Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Kenya – Introduction to Kenya, Culture and Customs, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Language Basics (Swahili), Travel Opportunities, Introduction to Project and Placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$490
3 weeks
$710
4 weeks
$960
5 weeks
$1,180
6 weeks
$1,400
7 weeks
$1,620
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,720
Average fees
$236
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Musha Care Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Community Healthcare and Medical Supporter
This project is well suited to volunteers who are looking to gain international healthcare experience in developing world
$236/week
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