Medical Volunteer Program (Uganda)

Opportunity
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Nurture Africa

Provides access to healthcare, education, and economic empowerment for vulnerable families in Uganda.

Overview

Applying for the Nurture Africa Volunteer Programme provides you with the unique opportunity to increase your awareness and understanding of international development whilst using your skills to support our ongoing work in Uganda. 

Medical Programme

Medical placements are available to qualified and student applicants (completed 2nd year as a minimum), studying in a relevant medical field. 

 

Activities

Your volunteer activities will focus on both Health Centre and community healthcare operations. Alongside your volunteer team and staff from ​the Nurture Africa Health Centre, you will work within Nurture Africa's annual work plan and take part in timetabled activities such as voluntary counselling and testing for HIV, primary healthcare, community home visits and community healthcare workshops with primary and secondary school children.

* All applications are subject to Garda/Police clearance

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Location

This opportunity is located in Uganda.

Professional Designation

Position
Members Needed
Student/Trainee
1
Medical Doctor
1

Healthcare Services Needed

Family Medicine/General Practice

Immunization

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

Language

English
Swahili