Mount Meru Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania
2 - 12 weeks
English
All year
18+
670 EUR
Volunteering or Internship
Mount Meru Regional Hospital
Mount Meru Regional Hospital, located in the city center of Arusha, is the main public hospital for the Mount Meru, Arusha, and Lake Manyara regions. All smaller district hospitals and many private hospitals refer patients to this large hospital.
The hospital has a capacity of 450 beds. It offers the following departments: General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternity Ward (pre- and postnatal care, family planning), Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Radiology, Pathology, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Physiotherapy, Laboratory, Intensive Care Unit, HIV Care and Treatment (CTC), and a hospital pharmacy.
It's not uncommon for the hospital to handle 30 births per day. There are 3 operating theaters, including for eye surgery and obstetric surgery.
The hospital has specialists in general medicine, internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, clinical psychology, public health, nursing, and obstetrics. In total, the hospital employs 430 staff members. The hospital is located directly opposite the Arusha International Conference Centre.
Your Hospital Placement
Students of medicine, nursing, and midwifery can undertake an elective placement or internship, either in a specific desired department or by rotating through multiple departments. You will be assigned a supervisor 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.
Internships are also possible for physiotherapy students and midwifery trainees.
Volunteer assignments can be arranged for professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, midwifery, and physiotherapy.
Working hours are usually Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:30 with a one-hour break. If desired, you can also work on Saturdays and Sundays and take night shifts.
Booking Process
You can book your elective or internship directly online on this website. A lead time of approximately 4 weeks is required. If you can book earlier, that’s even better!
After booking, you can send us the documents required by the hospitals:
- Your CV/resume in English
- A recommendation letter from your university in English
- A copy of your enrollment certificate
- A copy of your passport (photo page)
- A copy of your student ID
Please note that not all desired departments are available at all times. If you need a specific department, please inquire with us in advance.
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Hostel in Arusha
Participants in Arusha stay in a charming hostel. The hostel is located in a residential area with some bustling local markets, just 5 minutes from the city center by public transport.
The hostel has 9 rooms of various sizes spread over 3 floors: single rooms, twin rooms, and dormitory rooms. The dormitory rooms have 4 or 6 beds. Each room has a private bathroom with a hot shower. Towels are provided. There is a common area with a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. You can use a video projector and a PlayStation at no extra cost. We offer free Wi-Fi in the common room.
Additionally, the hostel has a garden with sun loungers, a seating area, a pool table, a ping-pong table, and other entertainment options. From our hostel, you have an unobstructed view of Mount Meru.
The hostel is fenced and has 24-hour security personnel.
You can use the kitchen, equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee/cappuccino machine, and refrigerator, to prepare your own meals. Alternatively, you can order breakfast and other meals on-site for a small extra charge. You can also have your laundry done for a small extra fee. You can store your luggage at no additional cost while you go on a safari or travel around.
Right in front of the hostel, there is a small local shop that sells drinks, non-perishable food, sanitary products, etc., at affordable prices.
Extras
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What is included?
- Arrangement of your internship
- Hospital fees for the internship supervision
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Knowledge Base which has preparation materials including intercultural preparation, compiled particularly for your destination
- Preparation Session via Zoom, together with further participants
- Applying for official permit
- Pick-up and Transfers from/to Kilimanjaro (JRO) International Airport on arrival and departure
- Personal support staff at your location and at our international office
- Orientation and Introduction
- Accompanying you to your placement on your first day
- 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
- To compensate for the CO2 emissions of your long haul flight: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
- Local SIM Card
- Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
- 15% Discount for Safaris, Kilimanjaro Climbs, Day Trips and Watersports Activities offered by "Budget Safari Tanzania"
Not included?
- Meals (in case of the hostel where you can cook for yourself or order meals on-site for an additional charge; host family includes 2 meals/day)
- Travel to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (you book it on your own; we can assist you)
- Official fees for Visa and Residence Permit
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. Internet, local transport)
- Vaccinations
INSIGHT
this program
Gain insights into the healthcare system of a tropical African country
Choose between accommodation in a friendly hostel or host family
Large regional hospital with many patients
Gain practical knowledge of tropical diseases
Suitable for mandatory elective placements and internships for university credit
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Kareen Leodgard
(she/her)
- PHONE numBerView our international phone numbers
- Email
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