Zanzibar Medical Project
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Like many African countries Tanzania and Zanzibar struggle with its healthcare system in many ways. Even though Zanzibar is semi-autonomous it struggles with the same challenges as the mainland of Tanzania. Due to an insufficient government system, corruption by government officials, inadequate facilities and lacking resources healthcare is challenging for most of Zanzibar’s people. Medication can be hard to come by and basic services can require long waiting days to be helped.
Your role as a volunteer will be primarily to assist the medical staff on duty. This can differ depending on what level of expertise you have, and for students, will be different then for qualified nurses or doctors. Expect a challenge; that is why you are coming. Volunteers in the past have delivered babies, taken blood, changed dressings, assisted with minor surgery and other activities that you would possible not be involved in if you stayed back home. It can be challenging, so volunteers with a healthy doses of independence and flexibility will enjoy this experience of learning how healthcare works in Tanzania.
Your role as a volunteer will be primarily to assist the medical staff on duty. This can differ depending on what level of expertise you have, and for students, will be different then for qualified nurses or doctors. Expect a challenge; that is why you are coming. Volunteers in the past have delivered babies, taken blood, changed dressings, assisted with minor surgery and other activities that you would possible not be involved in if you stayed back home. It can be challenging, so volunteers with a healthy doses of independence and flexibility will enjoy this experience of learning how healthcare works in Tanzania.
Highlights
1. Assist nurses and doctors with the health care they provide, and add value with your expertise and extra hands!2. Work with the local staff in the different departments, providing support to the hospitals.
3. Assist with general medical care, which will relate to your own level of experience.
4. Get the memorable experience of working and living on a tropical island, while gaining insight into local everyday life.
5. Your activities and tasks will be chosen depending on your preferences and your field of expertise or level of training.
Qualifications
The Khaya Medical Project on Zanzibar offers volunteers the possibility to assist in 2 hospitals in a variety of medical disciplines, for both students as qualified nurses and doctors. The following departments are available for volunteers:- Nurses
- Doctors
- Mid-wives
- Physiotherapists
- Medical related students
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What`s Included
Personal collection upon arrival from the airport or harbor of Stone Town Accommodation: shared roomsAll meals included
Guidance and supervision during your stay
First day introduction at your project
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Program Locations
Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
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Program Details
Provider:
Khaya Volunteer Projects
Location
- Tanzania: Zanzibar Town
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1 year+, 1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Customizable
Languages:
English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
370 USD for 1 week, 565 USD for 2 weeks, 755 USD for 3 weeks, 950 USD for 4 weeks, 195 USD for every additional week, Donation to hospital 100USD per week
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