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Medical Health Internship/ Volunteering in Malawi

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La experiencia

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.

Que ofreces?

18 horas de ayuda por semana

Música: Haz música para entretener a huéspedes, niños o comunidades locales.

Cuidado de Ancianos: Ayudar a cuidar y pasar tiempo con las personas mayores.

Trabajo Social: Ayuda como voluntario en proyectos locales y comunidades.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 17 Por dia

Cuantía destinada a: Beneficios para los voluntarios y Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios

Descripción: volunteers or intern are encouraged to contribute 17 $ per day which goes towards the accommodation and three meals per day and also security.

Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Habitación del equipo: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otras personas.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Tragos gratis: Obtén tragos y comidas gratis.

Fiestas gratis: Obtén pases gratis a las mejores fiestas de la ciudad.

Eventos gratis: Obtén pases gratis para los mejores eventos de la ciudad.

Pub Crawls: Forma parte de los pub crawls en bares locales.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Clases de Yoga: Toma clases de yoga gratis en nuestro espacio.

Clases de surf: Toma clases de surf gratis en playas locales.

Clases de danza: Toma clases de baile gratis en nuestro espacio.

Curso de permacutura: Puedes unirte a nuestros cursos de permacultura gratuitamente.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Certificado: Obtén un certificado de culminación una vez que hayas terminado tu experiencia.

Internet de Alta Velocidad: Internet de alta velocidad para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio

Entre 18 y 80 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Pasaporte de la Unión Europea

Visado o ciudadanía de Estados Unidos

Seguro de viaje

Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

Programa detallado

Medical: We partner with local hospitals and health clinics and provide interns who have the necessary medical training with the opportunity to get acquainted and help face the challenges of health issues in Malawi.

Currently we have a number of departments which are open to interns help
• General Medicine Department
• Nursing Department
• Accidents and Emergency Department
• General Surgery Department
• Maternity and Midwifery Department
• Out-patient Department (OPD)
• Dentistry Department
• Optometry Department
• Laboratory and Research Department
• pediatric department

Actividades & Turnos

works during the day time from 8 AM to 3 PM from monday to friday.
Prepare.
1. copy of student ID or introductory letter from university. For doctors, share your certificates.
2. copy of your passport.
3. letter from you, stating the number of days you want to stay and department you would like to
get rotate more.
4. Bring your own
– Lab coat, or Scrubs , stethoscope, pen torch, otoscopy any equipment you may need.
– Notepads and stationarity
– Alcohol gel, hand sanitiser
– Small first aid kit
– Disposable items including gloves, goggles if possible.
– mosquito repellent, anti-malaria tablets
5.prepare for experiences to immersion in different hospital setting

Reglas

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field in a different culture where practices may differ to what you're used to. We have a variety of Medical placements available in Malawi. 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 specialise 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. This project is open to anyone who wants to help improve the lives of the poor in Africa.

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

The program in Malawi offers healthcare and clinical experience in challenging conditions,
focusing on tropical medicine and limited resources.