A Student's Help in Africa: Voluntary work - Medical Internship

  Cameroon

Kumba,  Yaounde

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: All dates

Description: Medical Internship: The following hospital departments are available:
- Gynecology/maternity
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Internal medicine
- Laboratory
- Radiology

Medical internship research projects:
- HIV/AIDS research in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics
- HIV/AIDS research in children and adults
- Malaria research in children
- Tuberculosis research in children and adults
- HIV/AIDS counseling and testing in (out)patient clinics

Voluntary work such as teaching nursery/primary and secondary school children is available. Furthermore you can describe your own voluntary or project and ASHIA agency will provide you with the right resources.

Highlights:
- Availability
- Flexibility (volunteers are encouraged to describe their own project or internship)
- Comfort (all volunteers will be in an environment that suits their needs)
- Affordable price for everyone

Qualifications: Qualifications/Criteria for volunteer/internship position:

- Over 16 years of age
- In case of medical internship, volunteer must attend a medical or health related school or university. Or must be a qualified health professional or health related professional
- All volunteers must apply independently from ASHIA agency and obtain appropriate visas, documentations and vaccinations in order to fulfill their voluntary work in Africa.

Cost in US$: $550 per month

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is a student who is greatly interested in gaining practical experience abroad. This student is aware of the help he or she can offer to those in need of it and is willing to play a part in improving the lives of others. Furthermore this student is willing to face the challenges and sometimes harsh conditions that may present themselves in Africa, however will see this experience as a rewarding one.

Age Range: 16-40

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

Participants Travel to Cameroon Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

A Student's Help In Africa (ASHIA)'s Mission Statement: ASHIA agency will provide you with any voluntary work. Be it medical internship, teaching young children or doing field work. Once in Africa, you will receive the appropiate guidance and help needed to fulfill your voluntary work. From meals to room service and transportation, you will be able to spend 100% of your time enjoying your work and helping others. Voluntary work will not only enhance your knowledge, it will also increase your marketability.

Year Founded: 2006