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Nursing and Midwifery in Jamaica with Projects Abroad

Location: Jamaica

Term: Throughout the year

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 9-12 weeks, 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Dates: Year Round / Rolling Starts

http://www.projects-abroad.org

80 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 United States

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Phone: 1-888-839-3535

Fax: 212 244 7236

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Description

If you are a trained nurse or midwife, still training, or on a gap year, career break, or vacation period and interested in gaining some experience in the field, you could intern with us as a nurse or midwife in Jamaica. For some specific areas, interns need to be certified or if you are a student there are some areas that you will not be able to observe.

We have a number of internships where you can gain some great experience. Nursing and Midwifery interns have the opportunity to work in either a large hospital or in a smaller specialist clinic or healthcare center. If you have not yet started nursing or midwifery studies you will work at the Percy Junor Hospital or at a health center.

Highlights

Volunteers in Jamaica have many travel opportunities, both at the weekends or after volunteering. The Milk River Bath is a popular day trip from Mandeville, this natural hot spring is renowned for its healing powers, and is a relaxing way to spend the day after a busy week at work.

Further a field literally hundreds of paradise beaches await, with added attractions at places like Ocho Rios, home to the aptly named Eden Falls, where you can tube or raft down the river. Water sports like diving and snorkeling are popular around the entire coast.

Finally, no experience of Jamaica is complete without experiencing the vibrant music scene. Strains of Jamaica's most famous citizen, Bob Marley will undoubtedly follow you everywhere on the island and spectacular music festivals take place throughout the year.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Depends on placement, but all levels of experience are welcome.

Intern Types
  • Nursing
  • Health Sciences
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • medicine
  • nursing
  • volunteering
Typical Volunteer
Open-minded with a willingness to travel.
Age Range
16-80
This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Jamaica

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
10 days
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992

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