The scarcity of medical equipment and supplies contributes to a significant number of health problems in Tanzania, which represents a huge challenge in achieving the third goal of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: good health and well-being.
| Location | Jambiani, Zanzibar |
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| Duration | From 2 - 12 weeks |
| Dates | All year round |
| Requirements |
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| Minimum Age: | 17 |
| Your impact | |
| Documents required | Enrolment form, curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, police clearance certificate, passport copy, proof of medical insurance. |
| Day of arrival | Friday |
| Day of departure | Friday |
With this being the main reference hospital, it also serves as a teaching hospital for schools and universities on the island. In this sense, the volunteer is a valuable resource for the communities it serves.
To actively participate in the medical program of the hospital, participants must have some medical experience and/or background to closely follow and learn more about providing health services. Depending on their level of medical knowledge and experience, they will be assigned various tasks to assist at the hospital, thus serving those with limited access to quality and affordable healthcare.
Volunteers who have not completed their training and/or are not registered in a corresponding Professional College and/or those who do not have Professional Liability Insurance coverage for the activities to be carried out at the destination, will only be providing care and assistance under the supervision and direction of a Healthcare Professional who meets the mentioned requirements.
Your role
You are expected to work from Monday – Friday, at least 5 hours a day.
The exact schedule will be communicated onsite and depends on the current needs at the time of your stay.
Volunteers will be involved in the following hospital departments:
Participants who join this program can contribute to the hospital by sharing their knowledge and skills, as well as donating additional resources/supplies, helping to bridge the financial gap, and supporting the local community members. Some of the tasks/duties may include:
It is important to note that this description serves as an example only. The daily tasks and challenges depend on the volunteer, the time of the year and the work that needs to be done. The final job description can therefore vary substantially from the above.
Our volunteer house offers numerous shared rooms for 4 to 8 people. The location is approximately a 10-minute walk from the beach. The house is situated in a very rural area where you can fully experience the authentic essence of an incredible island like Zanzibar.
You can use a “dala dala” bus to reach the closest big town, Paje, which is a 10-minute ride from the house. There, you’ll find ATMs, supermarkets, restaurants, and shops.
Meals
You will be provided with 3 meals a day, 7 days a week.
Vegetarian and special dietary options are available.
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