Medical Volunteers for Haiti

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Albert Schweitzer Hospital

Seeks to collaborate with people of the Artibonite Valley, Haiti, as they strive to improve their health and quality of life. Operates a 131-bed hospital with full, 24/7 service and provides access to healthcare for people living in remote areas.

Overview

Share your skills and learn about healthcare delivery in a developing country

HAS currently operates with an almost entirely full Haitian medical staff of doctors and nurses, but relies on volunteers to bolster our provision of care during times when our staff members are unavailable, or to supplement our care with specialized physicians.
 

The support of volunteers allows us to provide care to an even greater number of people, and serves as a rewarding experience for both the volunteer and for our medical staff.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

How to Apply

For further information, please contact [email protected]. We ask that interested parties reach out no later than three months before your desired volunteering window.

Please note that we are unable to accept medical students or residents at this time. We are also not able to accept nurses for clinical work but may be able to accommodate nurses who are able to provide specialized teaching or training sessions.
 

More information are available in the FAQs section of the volunteers dedicated webpage.

Additional Questions? No problem!

Please email [email protected] with your questions and comments, and we will respond as quickly as we can.

Location

This opportunity is located in Verrettes, Haiti.

Professional Designation

Position
Members Needed
Medical Doctor
1
Nursing
1

Healthcare Services Needed

Surgery
Women's Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Infectious & Tropical Diseases
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Family Medicine/General Practice
Anesthesiology
Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Travel Logistics

  • Flight
    • Paid by volunteer:
      • Getting the volunteer to the closest airport of the mission location
      • Getting the volunteer from the airport to the living facility

Immunization

Routine (MMR, DTP, Varicella)Mandatory
Yellow FeverMandatory
CholeraRecommended
Hepatitis ARecommended
Hepatitis BRecommended
MeaslesRecommended
RabiesRecommended
TyphoidRecommended

Language

While the majority of our patients speak Haitian Creole, our doctors all speak French and English as well, so we find that our volunteers are able to be effective with a high level of English skills. However, those volunteers who know some French or Haitian Creole may find their time at HAS to be more fulfilling.

English
French
Haitian (Haitian Creole)

Amenities & Accomodations

HAS houses medical volunteers in a guesthouse located a short walk from the hospital. The guest house has water and electricity 24/7, and the house staff provides three meals a day, maid service, and laundry service. Due to the high volume of volunteers we receive, you may be required to share a room.

  • AC
  • Running Water (filtered)