Lake Malawi Medical Volunteer Project

This program would suit those who have medical experience or qualifications, though volunteers who don’t have this background are also welcomed to participate.   Playing an important part in the varied day to day work based at the Community Hospital, you will be helping to give medical expertise to the large community located at the southern part of Lake Malawi. Assisting with general tasks at the hospital and helping the medical team on its mobile visits to rural local communities, you will be on hand to help give dietary and HIV/AIDS education, immunisations, advice on medical problems, and gathering information on the well being of babies and their mothers. For those who are pursing a career, or who wish to, may want to participate with clinics during consultations and have the opportunity to learn a great deal of education about infectious and tropical diseases. You’ll also be able to help at smaller clinics located in rural communities alongside giving HIV/AIDS sessions in local schools. Volunteer Role The general duties that you may assist with here include: 1. Under five clinics Weighing the under five children Screening Giving different immunisations Growth monitoring Health talks 2. Water and Sanitation Programmes Inspection of boreholes and pit latrines Health education Motivation for more pit latrines Supplying cement for pit lining Sanitation data analysis Training village health committees in water and sanitation 3. HIV/ AIDS awareness Health talks in the communities Drama performances on HIV/AIDS Home-based care support programmes 4. Food and Nutrition Screening Health education on the importance of food groups Referral those severely malnourished Giving food supplements (if any) 5. TB Programme Screening of cases TB medication according to regimen Patient follow-ups (in villages) Sputum checks   Programme Overview Duration & Price:  4 weeks - $1669/€1099 8 weeks - $2589/€1899 12 weeks - $3519/€2699 How to book & pay: Secure booking with $339/€259, balance is due 10 weeks prior to departure What is included? Project donation Airport transfer Orientation on arrival All accommodation & meals Full support and assistance 24 hour support number What is not included? Personal travel insurance All flights Email/Internet and telephone calls Soft drinks, beer, wines & spirits Visas Any excursions not on itinerary Programme Summary: A project highly suited to those in the medical profession, or wishing to enter, this program focuses on giving much valued support based at the local community hospital.  You’ll also have a chance to join the medic teams on their visits to more rural locations. Arrival dates: Closest Monday to the beginning of month and third Monday of month.