Overseas Project Initiative: Medical Internship/volunteer in Ghana

Are you a pre-nursing, nursing, pre-med, medicine, midwifery, dentistry student or a professional? This volunteer/internship programme provides hands-on practical exposure to medicine and health care in hospitals and clinics in Ghana. As a volunteer/intern you will have the chance to observe and work in various departments alongside experienced local doctors and nurses.

ROLE OF INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS: Observing experienced local doctors and nurses and performing routine tasks in various departments at hospital, clinics. You will have the opportunity to learn about various tropical conditions and treatments. You will also take part in school and community outreach to do wound dressing and give talks on basic but important health education such as tooth brushing, adolescent reproductive health education, assist in counselling etc.

Favoured:

Listing Details

Organization Name

Overseas Project Initiative(OPI)

www.overseasproject.org

Organization Mandate

To organise worthwhile volunteering opportunities and hands-on internship for both students and medical professionals in hospitals in Ghana.

Address

LCH 19 Adweso, Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana, P.o.box 2809

Telephone

+233207463433

Non-profit organization?

Yes

Faith-based?

Countries

Ghana

Regions

Western Africa

Duration

1-3 months

Age (min)

Age (max)

Price range

under $1000

Price incluces

Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Entrance Fees, Insurance, Language classes, Meals, Orientation

Application process and requirements

You may follow the link to apply online. Thank you http://overseasproject.org/index.php/apply-now/

Language

English

Certification

After your placement you will receive two letters acknowledging your services; one from Ghana Health Services through the Eastern Regional Hospital and also another one from Overseas project Initiatives for your participation in the community outreach.

Student status required?

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