Assistant in Health Care

location
2 - 24 weken  ·  Leeftijd 16 - 50+

rating  Fantastisch 4.5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Gain medical experience under the supervision of qualified doctors and nurses.
  • Get a glimpse of life in the slums of Ghana and have the opportunity to make a difference in a poor and desperate community.
  • Get a taste of the Ghanaian culture; learn a bit of Ghanaian Language (Twi).

Highlights

  • Gain medical experience under the supervision of qualified doctors and nurses.
  • Get a glimpse of life in the slums of Ghana and have the opportunity to make a difference in a poor and desperate community.
  • Get a taste of the Ghanaian culture; learn a bit of Ghanaian Language (Twi).
  • A great platform to experience some of the finest touring destinations on the continent
  • Live with a Ghanaian host family and gain an insight into their daily way of life.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 16+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Health is also one of the fundamental needs of a human. Come and lets us make changes in the Ghana health sector.

    As health authorities in Ghana are seriously working hard to improve the health system in Ghana, so as OGVO has taking it upon ourselves to assist with the improvement of the health services in Ghana by inviting trained and Pre-trained, students health professionals and volunteers with the ...

    Over het programma

    As health authorities in Ghana are seriously working hard to improve the health system in Ghana, so as OGVO has taking it upon ourselves to assist with the improvement of the health services in Ghana by inviting trained and Pre-trained, students health professionals and volunteers with the interest across the world to come and volunteer in some of the health centers of Ghana.

    Our volunteering in hospitals in Ghana placement is based in a hospital in Kumasi and other areas in Ghana, supporting doctors and nurses as a volunteer as they care for low-income patients.  This is a fully functioning hospital supporting a community in Ghana and like any hospital, there are injuries, ailments and diseases presenting themselves every day. There are a range of departments such as medical, surgical, gynaecology, surgical and the children’s ward as well as public health and dentistry. Health care is not free in Ghana and many patients cannot afford to pay for x-rays or medication.

    In Ghana one in every 5 children die as a result of malaria, and the economic implications are devastating to the economy. Other tropical illnesses commonly treated are related to poor drinking water and diseases spread through poor sanitary conditions, such as typhoid and hepatitis. Join our medical project and experience firsthand the difficulties faced and meet some of the amazing people trying to help make a difference to the lives of local Ghanaians.

    Why choose this project?

    As a medical volunteer there is much work to do to provide assistance to these poorest communities from cleaning instruments, recording patient data to participation in preventative health care workshops. Many of the procedures and treatment may be different but this is part of the learning process, for volunteers and their new colleagues. The hospital highly values the contribution of volunteers particularly as they see this as developing global citizens through knowledge exchange and working alongside international colleagues.

    Role of the volunteer

    Volunteers contribute through observational work, triage tasks, taking vitals and anthropometric measurements, treating injuries, shadowing nurses and doctors, sitting in on surgeries, and cleaning and preparing instruments, taking blood and educational activities. Tasks will depend on experience but everyone will be expected to carry out some administrative work. Volunteers may also perform other duties as needed, such as documenting translation and categorisation of donated medications. Nurses will gladly train volunteers in using the local equipment. Departments that you may work in include medical, surgical, gynaecology, surgical, the x-ray unit or the children’s ward. You may also have the opportunity to work in public health or dentistry.

    Can I use this program as part of a college or university placement? 

    It is certainly possible to use one of OGVO’s programs as part of your university or college placement. Project staff can sign off any paperwork required by your course tutors. OGVO regularly receives medical, childcare, psychology and nursing placement students at our projects across Ghana and we have ties with some of the leading universities.

    If you’re a course tutor and would like further information about how one of OGVO’s programs could meet the placement requirements for your degree course then please contact us directly.


    Skills Required

    • Preferably volunteers must be studying or have finished their course relating to health, nursing, dentistry or medicine. Flexible attitudes, a willingness to learn and to participate wherever needed are a must. The more you put in, the more you will get out of this amazing placement.
    • If you are a student you will be able to observe the clinical practices; the Ghanaian healthcare system will also be explained to you. You will always work under the direct supervision of a fully qualified local doctor or nurse. Activities will depend on your experience levels.
    • Qualified volunteers – if you wish to practice as a fully qualified medic you will have to pass a written Ghanaian medical test. If you want to volunteer without sitting the test then you are more than welcome to do so but will not be able to perform the same duties as you do at home.
    • If you are considering a career in medicine you are welcome to join the project. Your time will be spent in an admin capacity within a clinical setting, gaining an insight into Ghanaian health care.

    You will be asked to send your CV/resume before being accepted onto this project, as well as certifications, transcripts and other documentation are required to enable us to establish where you will be best placed. Your contribution and performance will also be taken into consideration throughout your placement. Smart dress is required and volunteers are asked to bring their own stethoscope and lab coat with them.


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Usual working hours for the healthcare volunteering in Ghana project are daily from 8am-3pm.

    These are the activities for the healthcare volunteering:

    • Weighing the patients
    • Retrieve temperatures
    • Retrieve bio-data
    • Preparing patients for the doctor visits
    • Assisting lab work: take blood samples
    • Assisting the ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Usual working hours for the healthcare volunteering in Ghana project are daily from 8am-3pm.

    These are the activities for the healthcare volunteering:

    • Weighing the patients
    • Retrieve temperatures
    • Retrieve bio-data
    • Preparing patients for the doctor visits
    • Assisting lab work: take blood samples
    • Assisting the doctor during consultations
    • Helping out in the delivery ward/delivery room


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Evening: Evening are free for volunteers, so participant(s) can visit local pubs with their local host families or friends.

    Weekends: Ghana is a land of cultural diversity and contrast. It has many cultural and unique tourist attraction centres to offer volunteers. Cape Coast is a true cultural and ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Evening: Evening are free for volunteers, so participant(s) can visit local pubs with their local host families or friends.

    Weekends: Ghana is a land of cultural diversity and contrast. It has many cultural and unique tourist attraction centres to offer volunteers. Cape Coast is a true cultural and historical town, most tourist love traveling to this town because of the Elmina castle where slave trade begun, the Kakum Canopy walkway, the cape coast castle, and the ancient buildings.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 16 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 16 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op High School / University /College etc. niveau

    Vereiste documenten

    CV/Resume

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Medical Students/pre-medical students. Trained medical personnel and volunteers with the interest.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 15:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Our Generation Voluntary Organization

    Airport pick-up and transportation from Accra to your project sites - Three times daily local dishes - Introduction to host family and program - Accommodation - Placement and supervision in program - Medical Assistance - 24/7 Hotline for support - Recommendation Letter / Certificate - In country introduction/orientation - Regular Culture/Recreational Activities (Personal spending not included)

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kotoka International Airport

    You will be met upon arrival and you will be transfer to your project site, it's about 4 -5 hours drive from the airport, Accra.

    Accomodatie

    All accommodation with a Ghana home-stay family is included. Rooms are private (you can share with other volunteers but the price will remain the same) and have all the basic furnishings you could expect, including running water, electricity & clean bathrooms. The home-stay families have been specially chosen by OGVO and have hosted many volunteers over the course of several years. Our home-stay families form some of the most memorable parts of Volunteer Programs and provide amazing insight....

    Eten & Drank

    Three meals a day are provided by the home-stay families and consist mainly of traditional Ghanaian meals with some flexibility for home comforts when available. If you have special eating needs, you can indicate that while applying. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ghana. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ghana biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ghana dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ghana. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This program is available all year round, so volunteers or interns can arrive any day of the week or any month of the year with advance notice!

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 569€
    3 weken 668€
    4 weken 768€
    5 weken 868€
    7 weken 1.067€
    9 weken 1.267€
    24 weken (max. verblijf) 2.763€
    Gemiddelde kosten 200€/week

    Programmakosten

    200€ per week 2 - 24 weken Leeftijd 16 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 24 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Our Generation Voluntary Organization gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Our Generation Voluntary Organization

    Fantastisch 4.5 rating (44 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2004

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Uitstekend Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Frank

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

    Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) works to foster cross-cultural understanding through travel and volunteer work experiences in Ghana, Africa.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    The Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) was founded in 2004 in order to enable young people to use their leisure time for international volunteering, interns, cultural exchange programs etc. in Ghana. Our Generation Voluntary Organization is a non-profit and non-governmental African Organisation. Our volunteer programs/projects are suitable for anyone on a Gap Year, Career Break or for anyone looking to do a short term volunteer program.

    Our Generation Voluntary Organisation provides safe, unique, flexible, meaningful and extremely affordable volunteer programs and non-paid internships work-experience in Ghana. We have a variety of programs on offer at affordable prices. Our projects are designed to cater to the needs of people from all backgrounds. 

    Since its inception in 2004, OGVO has delivered great experiences to thousands of volunteers across the ten regions of Ghana. Our Medical and Healthcare internships are much admired amongst the medical students, and this is where medics get hands-on knowledge into complex medical procedures. Be it for college credits or an internship or volunteer certificate or even a service learning trip - schoolies, gapers and numerous high school students enroll for our programs throughout the year.

    Our Generation Voluntary Organisation's volunteer and intern programs are available in both urban and rural areas. OGVO has flexible start dates and durations that runs from 1 week to 6 months depending on the program of your choice. Extensions can be arranged with advanced notice. You can arrive any day of the year with advanced notice as well. During this time, you will be staying in the home of a local Ghanaian family. Our host families are carefully screened, socially respected and experienced with hosting international volunteers.  Accommodation is simple but clean and includes 3 meals a day of local cuisine. Typically, volunteers eat breakfast and dinner at the host family and have lunch at their project.  

    OGVO believes that home stays offer you the best experience during your time in Ghana by allowing you to save money, while providing you with an easy way to integrate into Ghanaian culture. In most cases, you will share a room with volunteers (of same gender). Your weekends are free to explore some of the amazing sights that Ghana has to offer. Volunteers regularly travel together and our team will help you plan weekend trips. Our staff visits volunteers regularly and always happy to help our volunteers in any way needed.

    At Our Generation Voluntary Organisation  our programs are designed to help the local communities at the same time of providing a valuable learning and cultural experience to our volunteers and interns. We invite you to volunteer or intern in Ghana with us, and have the experience of your lifetime!

    As a volunteer or intern in Ghana you will have the opportunity to work in number of different capacities including Teaching English & other subjects to kids, Medical & healthcare internships, Dental electives,Veterinary, and many more!

    44 beoordelingen · rating4.5

    Elias Gutermann rating5

    2020 at Assistant in Health Care

    I had one of my greatest experiences regarding getting to know a new culture as well as the work environment in Ghana with OGVO. It was great to see the differences but especially the similarities in dental treatments and procedures in the office. Frank and his team are extremely welcoming, always ...
    Owen Lanfrey rating5

    2024 at Construction & Renovation

    I spent 2 weeks in July with OGVO/ST miracle works educational foundation as a construction and renovation volunteer. During my stay, I got to rmix mortar, plaster walls and help with renovations that were needed but I also got to spend some time with the children of the school, building paper ...
    Bárbara Aybar rating4

    2024 at Assist with Medical Campaigns

    My experience in Ghana has been great. The family I stayed with made me feel so comfortable and welcome. The hospital was good, but some nurses didnt want me there at first. However, they found the perfect place for me, where I couldnt be happier: the vaccination area for kids. All the team working ...
    Sianna Congdon rating3

    2024 at Midwifery Internship

    Overall I really enjoyed my time in Ghana for 2.5 weeks. The people are hospitable, friendly, and welcoming. Our host family was the best! I felt safe the entire time. The volunteer portion of my trip was not what I was expecting. If you are a midwife student or midwife I would suggest going to a ...
    Elisavet Goulia rating5

    2023 at Mental Health and Psychology Internship

    It was a greatful experience as the host family as my experience at Pantang hospital. Ghana is a polite and peaceful country with people with good vibes and the appetite for dance and ...
    Leila Leloup rating5

    2023 at Construction & Renovation

    2 friends and I, aged 16 and 17, from the Uk, spent 2 weeks helping with construction in Senya Beraku, a small fishing village. We stayed with Seth and Naomi, our host family. Seth and Frank greeted us at the airport and we took a taxi to where we were staying. We arrived late so we set up our room ...

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