Medical Health Care Project in a rural Village
Coordinator | Gloria
Coordinator | Gloria
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Highlights
You will be working directly with patients under the supervision of our local doctors and nurses
You can choose to work in different departments and experience different department of medical health care
Because part of the rural community and experience the culture through the eyes of the people you are helping
During the weekend you will have the opportunity to explore the Ghanaian culture. Ghana offers an array of varying cultures and landscapes including national parks and stunning rain-forests
Experience health care at it best
You will be involved in the day-to-day running of hospitals and clinics directly assisting the doctors and nurses.This project is open to anyone who wants to help
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
This project is located in the rural communities of Wale wale and navorongo in the northern region of Ghana. You can choose to work in a small rural community hospital or clinic.
Your responsibilities will include some of the following: Going forward rounds with doctors to examine cases and determine the next line of action, following up cases and ensuring that proper medication is dispensed, helping to take patients' histories and subsequent diagnosis, helping with general consultation activities. Observing procedures, Undertake office administration, health data recording and storage, taking care of patients reporting for out-patient care or on admission Changing bandages and monitoring recovery, checking blood pressure, weighing babies helping with first aid treatment.
Many of our health care centers also run different programs on health education, basic prevention, nutrition and sanitation. Volunteer job might cover these areas as many hospitals also work in coordination with the local communities, presenting different programs on health education, basic prevention, nutrition, and sanitation. Your presence is extremely helpful in such programs. Such health projects offer a wonderful opportunity for volunteers and students to be acquainted with the existing health issues and challenges of delivering health care in developing country like Ghana.
You will definitely gain valuable insight into Ghana culture and will have the opportunity to improve your skills in a variety of areas in health care. You will work in the hospital five days a week from 8: am to 1:30pm. You have the rest of the day to yourself; you can explore the community with the other 16 volunteers you will be living with. The volunteer house you will be staying is very close to the beach, art craft center and the market so there is always a lot to do.
Our
healthcare placements offer an exceptional learning opportunity, in addition to
a gratifying volunteer experience. These placements offer an international
learning ground where you can not only view healthcare in practice but effects
of volunteering abroad in healthcare are plain to see. Medical care is a basic
human right, and making it accessible for all is essential. The Hospitals and
clinics that we work with are striving to fulfill that need, and can always
benefit from an extra pair of hands. Working on our health projects offers a
wonderful opportunity for volunteers to become familiar with the challenges and
health issues of developing countries. All our hospitals and clinics are
government approved.
We have a number of departments who would appreciate your help. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field in a different culture where practices may differ considerably to what you're used to. We have a variety of Medical placements available in Ghana. You could work in a hospital or a clinic. You can work in a variety of difference medical departments, where you can either assist or shadow the staff members. The type of work you will be allocated will depend to an extent on your own abilities and capabilities, which is understandable given that you will be dealing with patient health and safety.
You will be involved in the day-to-day running of hospitals and clinics directly assisting the doctors and nurses. If you are planning to specialize in a particular field of medicine in your studies, we can arrange to place you in a relevant department to ensure that we benefit from your knowledge in your field of study and you also learning from our local professionals. The work environment is way different from the circumstances you are used to work. You need to be stress resistant and able to deal with the poor health care options that are given. This project is open to everyone who want to help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged people in Africa in the field of Medical Health Care in Africa.
We have a number of departments who would appreciate your help. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field in a different culture where practices may differ considerably to what you're used to. We have a variety of Medical placements available in Ghana. You could work in a hospital or a clinic. You can work in a variety of difference medical departments, where you can either assist or shadow the staff members. The type of work you will be allocated will depend to an extent on your own abilities and capabilities, which is understandable given that you will be dealing with patient health and safety.
You will be involved in the day-to-day running of hospitals and clinics directly assisting the doctors and nurses. If you are planning to specialize in a particular field of medicine in your studies, we can arrange to place you in a relevant department to ensure that we benefit from your knowledge in your field of study and you also learning from our local professionals. The work environment is way different from the circumstances you are used to work. You need to be stress resistant and able to deal with the poor health care options that are given. This project is open to everyone who want to help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged people in Africa in the field of Medical Health Care in Africa.
During your medical volunteer placement or internship in Ghana, you will be able to work in a number of different departments. These include:
• Accident and Emergency
• Pediatrics
• Maternity
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Out pacient Department(OPD)
• Nursing Department
Your responsibilities will include some of the following: Going forward rounds with doctors to examine cases and determine the next line of action, following up cases and ensuring that proper medication is dispensed, helping to take patients' histories and subsequent diagnosis, helping with general consultation activities. Observing procedures, Undertake office administration, health data recording and storage, taking care of patients reporting for out-patient care or on admission Changing bandages and monitoring recovery, checking blood pressure, weighing babies helping with first aid treatment.
Many of our health care centers also run different programs on health education, basic prevention, nutrition and sanitation. Volunteer job might cover these areas as many hospitals also work in coordination with the local communities, presenting different programs on health education, basic prevention, nutrition, and sanitation. Your presence is extremely helpful in such programs. Such health projects offer a wonderful opportunity for volunteers and students to be acquainted with the existing health issues and challenges of delivering health care in developing country like Ghana.
You will definitely gain valuable insight into Ghana culture and will have the opportunity to improve your skills in a variety of areas in health care. You will work in the hospital five days a week from 8: am to 1:30pm. You have the rest of the day to yourself; you can explore the community with the other 16 volunteers you will be living with. The volunteer house you will be staying is very close to the beach, art craft center and the market so there is always a lot to do.
Intern Abroad
Dental Internship
Nursing Internship
Physical Therapy Internship
Midwifery Internship
Pediatrics Volunteer
Typical day
Medical Health Care Volunteers work at the hospital from 8:am to 1pm Or 2pm, from Monday to Friday. You can choose to work morning shifts or evening shifts. The working hours are very flexible. In the morning after breakfast you will go to the hospital with the other volunteers. You can choose which department you want to work in. You can choose to work in a different department each week so that you can experience everything.
Free-time activities
VOLUNTEER
GET THE WEEKENDS OFF TO GO ON TRIPS AND EXPLORE GHANA; Ghana has so much to
offer volunteers with its rich culture, festivals, food, art & craft
centers, castles & forts, long sandy beaches, national parks, waterfalls,
rain forest and other interesting places to visit. Volunteers who come to Ghana
experience these even more fully by getting an insider's understanding of the
country. Every weekend we organize trips for our volunteers to travel
throughout Ghana to experience the Ghanaian cultural and explore. We have a lot
of projects all over Ghana so you can choose to volunteer in the capital city
Accra or in the Ghanaian country side.
Our program is an excellent opportunity to combine adventurous foreign travel
with a worthwhile job as a volunteer. You will improve your transferable skills
such as team-working, presentation and communication. Above all, this is an
unrivaled opportunity to gain an insight into a completely different culture
and way of life. Our projects are not all about work, volunteers get
opportunities to explore this beautiful part of West Africa. Elmina and Cape
Coast Castle, Kakum National Park and Nzulezo Stilt Village are all within few
hours from the community you will be staying in, Ghana offers an array of
varying cultures and landscapes including national parks and stunning
rain-forests.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
This project is open to people to both people with medical background and people without any medical background.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 13:30
What's Included
The
only cost involve in this project is your food, we have a cook in the volunteer
house who prepares three meals a day for all the volunteer, If you are a
vegetarian or have any allergies this is taken into account when we arrange
your placement.
the cost also covers your accommodation, three meals a day,
transportation from the airport, orientation and 24 hour support from our
staff. ,laundry, drinking water, toiletries and wireless internet access
24-hours a day in the volunteer house so that you can keep in touch with
friends and family back home,
Our aim is to provide cheap and affordable
volunteer opportunity to people like you so that you can help make a difference
in the lives of the less fortunate in Africa. There is no any hidden cost,
apart from the $100 a week for your three meals a day, accommodation etc.
After you have book your flight let me know your
arrival date, time, flight name and flight number so that we can send our
driver to pick you up at the airport. The airport is 35 minutes drive from our Accra
volunteer house. Our driver will pick you up from the airport. . There is only
one international airport in Ghana call Kotoka international airport or Accra
international airport so you will be flying into this airport. Our driver will
pick you up from the airport whatever time or day you arrive at the airport.
You can choose to stay in a volunteer house with other volunteers from all over the world and make new friends.
You can also stay with a local host family. This offers you the opportunity to get a deeper sight into the Ghanaian culture and to get a closer relation with your patients.
You can also do both, spend half of your time in a volunteer house and another half with a local host family. We are very flexible.
.we
have a cook in the volunteer house who prepares three meals a day for all the
volunteer, If you are a vegetarian or have any allergies this is taken into
account when we arrange your placement. We provide volunteers bottled drinking water
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
Our
projects run throughout the year so you can volunteer with us any time that is
suitable for you. Our minimum volunteering period is two weeks and the maximum
volunteer period of one year. You need to apply at least four weeks before
your intended trip to Ghana to volunteer with us. This will give us enough time
to send you all the necessary document and information you will need for your
visa and guide you throughout the process.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 50 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$148
3 weeks
$445
4 weeks
$593
5 weeks
$741
9 weeks
$1,334
17 weeks
$2,519
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$7,410
Average fees
$148
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
Dream Africa Care Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Dream Africa Care Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Medical Health Care Project in a rural Village
You will be involved in the day-to-day running of hospitals and clinics directly assisting the doctors and nurses.This project is open to anyone who wants to help
$130/week
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