Medical Placements

Program Description

Volunteers from across the globe as well as those who support our programme from afar have really made a difference in local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centres. Local community members including doctors, villagers, and children all need to be educated in modern medical theory and technology in order to provide a comprehensive care system.

Hospitals and clinics are very understaffed and so we welcome volunteers to assist with tasks including washing and caring for sick children to help out exhausted parents. It is important to also raise funds for food, since this can be scarce, as well as essentials such as sterilization of equipment.

We feature projects from one week all the way to 6 months. Inquire today and begin the process to your programme!

Highlights

– Helping local healthcare professionals and parents care for sick babies with daily duties and feeding
– Become instructors and offering guidance and advice to local Doctors
– Preparing and distributing help hampers daily
– Shadowing doctors (Volunteers must be studying nursing/medicine)
– Helping to make those who are sick more comfortable (no qualification needed)

Qualifications

Medical skills or interest preferable although we can always use hands who are willing to learn.

Volunteer Types

Medicine

What`s Included

• Meet and greet at airport
• 24/7 in-country support team and representatives
• Airport transfers
• Local SIM card on arrival
• Country Induction Course (1 day & night, includes free accommodation), this covers Malawian language lessons, cultural differences, currency and customs
• Accommodation provided whilst working on projects
• Transport from Induction Course to Projects
• Food for all meals whilst working on projects
• Management of incidents and emergencies including: lost passport or illness whilst in-country
• Optional 1 week safari and Kilimanjaro climb (at extra cost)
• Help and advice on any extra itineraries. Our staff are well travelled so if you plan to move around Malawi and Africa after your placement, we can recommend sites and accommodation
• 2 nights stay on the beautiful lake Malawi, to rest and help you unwind before returning home
• BBQ, live music and farewell drinks on your last night to show our appreciation for your hard work