Get AMPED Abroad: Healthcare Volunteer in Ghana
Location: Ghana: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round; first and third Monday of each month
Call Us
Phone: 214.736.7654
Fax: 214.276.7727
Description
Being that it is a sub-saharan country, Ghana is a breeding ground for diseases like cholera, malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis and others that are too many to name. Approximately 300,000 people are estimated to be infected with HIV and the numbers are trending upwards and projected to reach 1.6 million within the next four years.
In all of Ghana, there are about 15 doctors and 93 nurses per 100,000 inhabitants. Data released by the Ministry of Health in 1990 confirmed that there 18,477 beds for a population that was estimated to be 15 million in number at that time. Suffice it to say that healthcare resources - facilities, supplies, and staff - are under constant and considerable strain.
Depending on skills and experience, AMPED volunteers may be assigned the following responsibilities:
* Assisting with the day-to-day management and operations of the healthcare center;
* Conducting patient intake - e.g. height, weight, blood pressure, etc.;
* Observing and assisting doctors and nurses; and
* Providing assistance with check-ups and/or helping in the nursery.
Highlights
Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment. Project based near beautiful white sandy beaches of Ghana suitable for swimming and surfing.
Qualifications
Must be pre-med/medical student or licensed healthcare professional
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
From 709 plus registration fee
Cost Include Description:
Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, and 24/7 emergency in-country support. Participants are also issued a temporary cell phone to allow them to stay in touch with family and friends.
Credit Available
no
Experience Required
yes
- Must be pre-med/medical student or licensed healthcare professional.
Volunteer Types
- AIDS
- health
- health care
- hospital
- medicine
Typical Volunteer
While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.Age Range
18 and overThis Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-4 weeksYear Founded
2008
