Support Healthcare
Coordinator | Sahil
Coordinator | Sahil
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Highlights
Opportunity to assist doctors/nurses in everyday clinical work
Work in medical clinics, dispensaries, and hospitals in and around the city of Nairobi
Responsibilities include suturing wounds, giving vaccinations, shadowing/observing doctors during operations, treatments, maintaining records, taking hospital rounds
Volunteers in this program work in medical clinics, dispensaries, and hospitals in and around the city of Nairobi.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
The Medical Volunteer Project in Kenya aims to place enthusiastic volunteers to make a positive impact on the lives of the underserved people in the region. Volunteers in this program work in medical clinics, dispensaries, and hospitals in and around the city of Nairobi. Suited for medical professionals from all over the world who want to help out, medical students (both doctors and nursing) can join the project and assist in clinical work. Volunteers schedule is flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the placement.
Volunteer tasks vary and depend on the level of experience, qualifications, medical training, etc.
- Pre Medical students assist the local doctors and staff in doing basic tasks such as checking the weight and temperature of the patients, cleaning wounds and also doing administrative tasks in the placement.
- Medical students generally help in checking blood pressure, suturing wounds, doing rounds with patients and work in areas of maternal health, surgery, laboratories, counseling, and testing, etc
Typical day
Sunday - Arrival at the program destination
Monday - Orientation. An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Kenya.
Tuesday to Fri - Volunteer work
Breakfast - 07:30 am onwards (provided at the accommodation)
Leave for the project - 08:00 am
Working hours at the placement - 09:00 to 04:00 pm
Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm (volunteers need to manage lunch on their own)
Dinner - 07:30 pm onwards (provided at the accommodation)
The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards
Free-time activities
- Visit the elephant orphanage, giraffe center, Mamba village
- Visit the local markets and buy souvenirs
- Go for a safari
- For those inclined to travel further away fro fun activities, one can go biking to Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha (1.5 hours from the accommodation), climb Mt. Longonot (1.5 hours from the accommodation), or visit Thompson Falls (3 hours from the accommodation).
- One could also go to Mombasa and experience sandy beaches
- Go hiking on Mt. Kenya
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
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
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Medical volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report, CV, Passport Copy as well as other documents and credentials pertaining to their qualifications prior to joining the program. Pre Med, Medical, Nursing students, CNA’s and midwifery students can join the program.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Airport Pickup
- Orientation
- Food - 2 meals a day
- Accommodation
- Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
- Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)
You will be met by our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Nairobi itself.
Volunteer Accommodations is provided in a volunteer house or in a homestay. The volunteer house is taken care of by the localhost and has all the modern amenities available to ensure a comfortable stay for the volunteers. Some of the facilities available are showers, microwave, and refrigerator in the kitchen and a lounge area for the volunteers. Rooms in the volunteer house are typical dorm-style rooms with 4-8 participants of the same gender sharing a room.
Volunteers are provided with 2 meals(Breakfast and Dinner) on weekdays and three meals during the weekends. Typical meals include Ugali, Chapatti, Chai (Tea), Bread and rice with vegetables and fruits. Volunteers also purchase supplies from the supermarkets and take with them packed food cooked on own to the project.
Limited 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
2020
October 04, 18
November 01, 15
December 06, 20
2021
Jan - 02,16
Feb - 06,20
March - 06,20
April - 03,17
May - 01,15
June - 05,19
July - 03,17
Aug - 07,21
Sept - 04,18
Oct - 02,16
Nov - 06,20
Dec - 04,18
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 24 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$520
2 weeks
$640
3 weeks
$740
4 weeks
$840
5 weeks
$940
6 weeks
$1,040
7 weeks
$1,140
8 weeks
$1,240
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,720
Average fees
$338
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Support Healthcare
Volunteers in this program work in medical clinics, dispensaries, and hospitals in and around the city of Nairobi.
$338/week
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