Hospital Placements (Medical and Non-medical)

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: 2 - 3 placements are currently available for students looking to gain experience in a hospital setting in Ghana, West Africa. Successful applicants will have the chance to work closely with a local government-run hospital in Akim Oda (Eastern Region) or Asamankese (Eastern Region).

Volunteers can expect some flexibility regarding which department they will be assigned and may even have the opportunity to rotate through the hospital departments throughout their stay to get a better sense of how the system works. Decisions regarding which department you will be placed with are made by management at your chosen hospital and will take in to consideration your interests, qualifications and the needs of the particular hospital.

In the past volunteers have assisted in the records department (filling forms, training staff in the use of computer records keeping), with the pharmacy (assisting pharmacists and technicians, completing paperwork, assisting customers) and with the public health department (working as part of a rural outreach team in the areas of child health, sanitation and sexual health).

Applicants with medical experience and/or education will be considered for positions that involve directly assisting physicians and nurses.

Both of the available hospitals are exceptionally busy and have a medical laboratory and pharmacy on site. Asamankese is a smaller, more rural community. Akim Oda has a larger range of modern amenities and has a larger population.

Medical internships are available year-round and for varying lengths of time. Ideally, internships last between 2 - 4 months although we are able to offer placements anywhere from 3 weeks to 8 months in length.

Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred:

* Some university education (For positions involving direct assistance to nurses and doctors medical education or experience is required)
* Possess exceptional communication skills (at times it can be difficult to adapt to different accents used by colleagues and patients in the hospital setting)
* Be understanding, open-minded and respectful of different cultural practices
* Able to adapt quickly to new situations
* Comfortable working with diverse clients
* Patient and friendly personality is a serious asset

Cost in US$: 150 per week

* Accommodation (private room in a comfortable home-stay setting)
* Three home cooked meals daily
* 24/7 In-country Support
* Volunteer placement arrangements and follow-up (weekly check-ins)
* Airport Pick-up
* Airport Drop-off
* Accra city tour upon arrival
* Extensive Orientation package sent via email or regular mail pre-departure
* Exit-Debriefing prior to departure
* Completion of academic paperwork as required for university credit

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

AndyGlo Foundation's Mission Statement: The AndyGlo Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the Department of Social Welfare in Ghana, West Africa. The AndyGlo Foundation was born out of the need for more reliable, meaningful volunteer placements in Ghana and the reality that Ghanaian students wishing to volunteer abroad encounter numerous difficulties trying to fulfill their dream. Our primary mission is to provide meaningful volunteer abroad experiences to youth from around the globe towards the aim of fostering greater cross-cultural awareness, tolerance and global unity.

Year Founded: 2008