How is internship supervision provided?

As an intern, you will be assigned a specialist from the hospital who will decide which examinations and treatments you are allowed to perform under their supervision. These may include administering medication, wound care, measuring vital signs, giving vaccinations, and other assistant duties. This person will provide you with professional feedback.

Interns and volunteers with professional qualifications and work experience also cannot practice independently, as this requires a permit from the Tanzanian health authority. Obtaining this permit is a lengthy process, worthwhile only for longer assignments of at least one year. Even if you have professional qualifications, you will be supervised by a licensed professional in Tanzania who will be responsible for you and will decide what you can do independently.

What should I bring?

Participants should bring their own work clothes (white, green, or blue scrub suits and closed shoes of any color). It is also advisable to bring your own hand sanitizer and stethoscope. Those working in the operating room should bring green or blue clothing, face masks, and hair covers.

Volunteering or internship including the support package, without accommodation and without hospital fees:
(you can book accommodation separately)

• For a placement duration of 2 weeks: 490 EUR
• For a placement duration of 3-4 weeks: 550 EUR
• For a placement duration of 5-8 weeks: 600 EUR
• For a placement duration of 9-12 weeks: 700 EUR
• For a placement duration of 13-16 weeks: 800 EUR
• For a placement duration of 17-20 weeks: 900 EUR
• For a placement duration of 21-24 weeks: 950 EUR

This is a one-time fee that applies to the entire duration of your stay, depending on the total duration you book. It includes the arrangement of your placement, your preparation, as well as the services listed under “included.” It does not include any hospital fees, which apply separately.

The following fees apply for clinical electives and internships:
You pay these contributions directly to the hospital on the first day of your internship.

• A one-time contribution to the department in which you will intern:
  • USD 50 per department for an internship duration of 1-2 weeks in that department
  • USD 100 per department for an internship duration of 3 or more weeks in that department
    (If two or more people book together and intern in the same department at the same time, this contribution is charged only once per group.)
    

• USD 50 supervision fee per week (per person)
  

Accommodation rates:
In addition, you can book accommodation:

• Hostel accommodation (per week):
  • Dorm room (shared): 50 EUR
  • Twin room (shared): 70 EUR
  • Single room: 90 EUR

To undertake a clinical traineeship or internship, you should be studying or have completed studies in a relevant field, or be in or have completed relevant training.

Volunteers need professional qualifications in the healthcare sector.

Flexible