ADI's programs were first established by volunteer doctors over 20 years ago in Western Province. Since then, our volunteer doctors have been the cornerstone of ADI’s health and outreach programs. As our programs have evolved, so too has the role our volunteer doctors play on the ground. The primary focus for the volunteers is to build the clinical capacity of rural health workers through case-based and group training. Much of this work takes place on outreach trips in some of the most remote, and beautiful, locations in Papua New Guinea.

These outreach trips, are planned in coordination between ADI staff on the ground and local provincial health authorities. During outreach trips, volunteer doctors work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical and preventative healthcare services across remote health centres and aid posts across the province. Some Provincial Health Authorities also request that they assist with the provision of clinical services and training at the provincial hospital.

As a not-for-profit, we rely on the work of volunteers to effect change in the PNG health system. If you are interested in volunteering with ADI and leaving an invaluable contribution to the improvement of health and wellbeing in Papua New Guinea , please register your interest in the form.