Opportunity provided by
Samaritan's Purse International Disaster Relief
Provides spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world, such as victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, based in Christian ministry.
World Medical Mission exists to address these needs by sending Christian medical and dental professionals on short-term trips to partnering mission hospitals and clinics around the world.
Soddo Christian Hospital is a 133-bed facility located in a mountainous region with beautiful weather. There are four wards: surgical, maternity, medicine/pediatrics, and orthopedic. Long-term expatriate staff include a general surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, a OB/GYN and an internist.
This opportunity is located in Soddo, Ethiopia.
English is spoken by most hospital staff. Amharic is the office language of Ethiopia.
Accommodations are in a guest house or duplex depending on the number of guests. The homes and guest house is completely furnished and have electricity, running water, water filters, refrigerators, gas and electric burners, electric ovens, microwave.
There is domestic help who can prepare meals and do cleaning. Most foods can be purchased in the city of Soddo. Butter, meat, and processed foods should be purchased in Addis Ababa before arriving at the hospital.