A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice
Coordinator | Daniel
Coordinator | Daniel
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Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs.
Highlights
Work in professional medical environments like hospitals and clinics
Being exposed to healthcare practices in a different culture, which can be a tremendous learning experience.
Exact Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s qualifications, experience and knowledge.
Medical and Nursing students assist the local doctors and nursing staff in daily tasks
Volunteers work on weekdays and explore the city on weekends
Health is also one of the fundamental needs of a human. come and lets us make changes in Ghanas health sector.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
Be a part of Medical Volunteering Program in Ghana
to work along with doctors, nurses and local staff in hospitals and community
clinics. Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s
qualifications, experience, and knowledge. Qualified doctors and nurses can
carry full day to day treatment of various diseases.
Medical Professionals and
Medical students can assist the doctors and nurses in their work and observe
their work to gain knowledge and experience. Qualified medical volunteers work
in the areas of maternal health, mental health, surgery, laboratories,
counseling, and testing.
This program is particularly suited for those volunteers who are interested in
health issues and doing ‘hands-on’ clinical work. Volunteers schedule is
flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the placement.
As a medical and Healthcare volunteer, you will also have the opportunity to observe diagnoses and treatment of conditions not common in Europe and North America , like leprosy, typhoid and malaria.
Intern Abroad
Hotspots
Nursing Internship
Physical Therapy Internship
Midwifery Internship
Pediatrics Volunteer
Kumasi
Typical day
On any given day, you will work shifts alongside your supervisors. These shifts typically take the following form:
- Morning: 8am - 2pm
- Afternoon: 2pm - 8pm
- Night: 8pm - 8am
Each shift starts with rounds as you follow the consulting doctor and learn about each patient's case and course of treatment. Use this opportunity to ask plenty of questions. After rounds, you’ll assist nurses with patient care. You can watch them administer medication and treatment, and help to update patient files. Nurses always appreciate help in general patient care as well such as feeding, bathing, and bed changing.
Please note that hospitals in Ghana are often busiest in the mornings. Don’t be late for the morning shift if you'd like to witness the bulk of the day's work!
Afternoons are a great opportunity to get to know the staff and patients better.
Volunteers in the Medical Healthcare program in Ghana work along with doctors,
nurses and local staff in hospitals and community clinics in Kumasi, Ghana.
Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s qualifications,
experience and knowledge.
Qualified doctors and nurses can carry full day to day treatment of various
diseases.
Medical professionals and students can assist the doctors and nurses in their
work and observe their work to gain knowledge and experience.
Volunteers work in the areas of maternal health, mental
health, surgery, laboratories, counseling and testing. Wound dressing under
direct supervision of nursing staff.
Blood pressure, pulse and temperature measurements (if competent)
Assist patients with activities such as getting them from one service point to
another.
Weighing patients, holding babies/adults to be weighed.etc
General assistance to the medical staff wherever required, and wherever
experience and expertise allow.
Pre Medical students assist the local doctors and staff in doing basic tasks
such as checking weight and temperature of the patients, cleaning wounds and
also doing administrative tasks in the placement. Help with physical therapy and rehabilitation, Provide basic care
Observe the work of nurses or doctors Carry out daily administrative tasks, Take patient details,
Distribute medicines, Perform basic first aid, Help with medical procedures, Provide assistance in the in-day emergency room, Partner with local doctors, nurses and therapists.Free-time activities
Volunteer may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.
Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat. Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
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)
required
Health at University, certified medical professional , Health care certificate level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
medically certified volunteer,health professionals are needed most. volunteers who have knowledge and experience about health issues.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 15:00
What's Included
- Airport pickup upon arrival
- Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
- Transport to host family / project site on First day
- Letter of Recommendation
- Accommodation
- Utility Bills
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
- Samba T-Shirt
- Free Sim Card/Data Sim
On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).
The accommodation type we arrange for volunteers is the family stay type. This means that volunteers stay with a family as their host. Staying with a host family is very ideal and cost saving for both the volunteer and SAVO-Ghana. The volunteer gets to experience the culture closely and better whilst SAVO- Ghana also comfortably manages the security and safety of the volunteer and properties. In a room, each volunteer has to his/her own, a bed, pillow and bedspread.
Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.
Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.
If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.
Good 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
STARTS DATE: Flexible
Airport pickup info:
On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with Fan or air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 50 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$550
4 weeks
$750
5 weeks
$912
9 weeks
$1,562
17 weeks
$2,862
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$8,225
Average fees
$220
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Samba Africa Voluntary Organization
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Samba Africa Voluntary Organization during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice
Health is also one of the fundamental needs of a human. come and lets us make changes in Ghanas health sector.
$220/week
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