Health Assistant
Coordinator | Mansur
Coordinator | Mansur
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Highlights
Gain English Fluency and learn the culture by leaving and working with the locals in the communities
Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
Become more open and adapt to working with a team of medical professionals like yourself.
learn about the Ghanaian health system, its possitives and negatives and help in improving health delivery.
Make memories and life time forgetable experience with the people yor meet during your stay.
We work with some health centers with the support from the Ghana Health Service to assist in giving medical needs to deprived and sick fellows who need medical attention.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Health care: we work with some health centers with the support from the Ghana Health Service to assist in giving medical needs to deprived and sick fellows who need medical attention, something that is ideal for volunteers who work as doctors and/or nurses. Volunteers can help out at local clinics and hospitals. Our healthcare placements offer an exceptional learning opportunity, in addition to a gratifying volunteer experience. For those who aspire to a career in health-related fields, these placements offer an international learning ground where you can not only view healthcare in practice, but healthcare as practiced by professionals in a different country. For anyone interested in social services, observing the administration of health services in other parts of the world is invaluable. A volunteer could either work in the optometry, dentistry and nursing departments of our partner hospital or clinic
Depending on your specification you will be kept at where your services will be most needed. Our health project over the years have offered volunteers the chance to have first hand experiences in the theater and wards to deliver quality health care to our community members who visit these facilities on daily basis.
Roles
Visit the health facility you are assigned to everyday of the week
Create a good relationship between you and patients that visit the facility
Be helpful and nice to people that are at the facility and other workers around
Maintain the confidentiality of patient’s personal data
Abide by the rules and regulations of the assigned health post
Tasks
Learn something new in the Hospital
You can identify any patients who you have identified with serious illness and offer help
You can also make a donation to support the Health facility
Typical day
A program/timetable for your stay will be designed by the program coordinator, and you will have the chance to contribute to this program to ensure that you make the best use of your time in Ghana. Depending on what you will be doing, your days will start at 8am and will end at 5pm. You will also have free time for personal explorations and to plan any projects that you would like to implement in the community.
Free-time activities
Volunteering for Future For Africa is flexible. This provides you with great chances to get out and see as much of Ghana as you can. Weekends provide a good time to get into the cites and the countryside and see the sights or even take an overnight bus to an attraction further afield and you can take a few extra days on to weekend trips to make them worthwhile. Places to visit includes Mole National Park, Kakum National Park ,Paga Crocodile Pond ,Tongo Hills , Green House Eco Village Karimenga and the Cape Coast Castle
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
Medicine at Degree , Diploma level
CV and Certificates
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
olunteers should possess the following attributes:
1. A reputable background;
2. An ability to work under minimal supervision;
3. Creativity and motivation to implement projects that will benefit the community;
4. Good communication skills;
5. Ability to adapt to different cultures;
6. Friendliness and a desire to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and their communities.
1. A reputable background;
2. An ability to work under minimal supervision;
3. Creativity and motivation to implement projects that will benefit the community;
4. Good communication skills;
5. Ability to adapt to different cultures;
6. Friendliness and a desire to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and their communities.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 16:00
What's Included
The services we provide include.
- Accommodation
- Transportation (airport pickups)
- Administrative support by the staff as you volunteer
- 3meals a day
The little participants pay is divided into three parts, where 70% goes to the program-participants costs during the stay. Another 20% goes directly into our development projects. The final 10% will be spent on administrative costs.
- Accommodation
- Transportation (airport pickups)
- Administrative support by the staff as you volunteer
- 3meals a day
The little participants pay is divided into three parts, where 70% goes to the program-participants costs during the stay. Another 20% goes directly into our development projects. The final 10% will be spent on administrative costs.
You will arrive at kotoka International Airport or tamale airport and a staff of future4Africa will pick you up from the airport.
A program/timetable for your stay will be designed by the program coordinator, and you will have the chance to contribute to this program to ensure that you make the best use of your time in Ghana.
A program/timetable for your stay will be designed by the program coordinator, and you will have the chance to contribute to this program to ensure that you make the best use of your time in Ghana.
Future4Africa has a volunteer house located at the Yikene.
The house has almost all the basic facilities you need and there is an opportunity to interact with other participants from all over the world and the wider community.
Bedroom (Single)
Bungalow
Dorm Room
The house has almost all the basic facilities you need and there is an opportunity to interact with other participants from all over the world and the wider community.
3 meals a day with Drinking Water
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Our project is avaliable throughout the year. You will arrive at kotoka International Airport or tamale airport and a staff of future4Africa will pick you up from the airport. A timetable will be drawn for your project schedule.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 50 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$402
4 weeks
$452
6 weeks
$678
7 weeks
$791
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,311
Average fees
$154
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
Future4Africa
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Future4Africa during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Health Assistant
We work with some health centers with the support from the Ghana Health Service to assist in giving medical needs to deprived and sick fellows who need medical attention.
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