Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital
Aims to improve the health situation of Cambodians, especially children and expectant mothers, regardless of their ability to pay, through healthcare at a charity hospital.
Overview
SKMH is always in need of medical professionals who are willing to donate their time and expertise. Volunteers can fill important needs in direct patient care, as well as leave a lasting imprint by helping develop the skills of our Cambodian doctors, nurses and midwives.
On a related note, on-site bungalow accommodations are available periodically for a fee. If you are interested in staying on-site at SKMH, please inquire with the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for professionals in the following areas:
- Gynecology/Obstetrics
- Laboratory Medicine, especially hematology and blood bank
- General Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Anesthesiology and Anesthesia nursing
- Emergency Medicine and Trauma
- NICU specialists
- Internal Medicine
Location
This opportunity is located in Kep Thmei Village, Cambodia.
Professional Designation
Healthcare Services Needed
- Emergency/Disaster Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Surgery
- Women's Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
Immunization
- Routine (MMR, DTP, Varicella)Mandatory
- Yellow FeverMandatory
- Hepatitis ARecommended
- Hepatitis BRecommended
- Japanese EncephalitisRecommended
- MeaslesRecommended
- RabiesRecommended
- TyphoidRecommended
Language
- English
- Khmer
Amenities & Accommodation
There are multiple motels, hotels and guest houses available in Kampot. There is a large variation in available amenities and costs. You should refer to websites for specific information regarding places to stay. The hospital offers housing on site for some volunteers. Each request is considered individually and decisions are made depending on availability of rooms, planned length of stay, volunteer service that is being offered, etc. As a general rule, we ask volunteers to make a contribution for their housing to help cover the costs of electricity, housekeeping services, etc. The cost for a room with fan only is $12 per night and the cost for a room with A/C is $18 per night. Some volunteers solicit donations from family and/or friends to help cover the cost of expenses incurred during volunteering. Each hospital guesthouse has a common kitchen with refrigerator and stove top plus a common living area. Kitchens are equipped with basic furnishings for cooking and eating. Lunch Monday- Friday is the only meal included in the cost for housing. There is also a nice restaurant with very reasonable prices within easy walking distance of the hospital. You will have a private bedroom and bathroom with sheets and towels furnished.
- AC
- Private Toilet
Meals
A variety of Khmer (Cambodian) and Western food is available. There are multiple Western restaurants in Kampot, especially on and near the riverfront. Prices are usually very reasonable, though there are certainly variations in cost. If you buy fruits or vegetables at the market to eat raw, be sure that you thoroughly wash them before eating. As a general rule, you should drink bottled water. However, the restaurants that cater to foreigners (such as restaurants located along the riverfront) have safe ice and water.