ZMI001 - Medical

Duration: min: 26 days, Max 6 months
Dates: Volunteers are requested to try and start on the second Sunday of each month (due to costs in transport and fuel), but alternate dates can be arranged.

August: 20070812
September: 20070909
October: 20071014
November: FULL
December: No Trip

2008

January: 13th of Jan
February: No Trip
March: 9th of March
April: 13th of April
May: 11th of May
June: 8th of June
July: 13th of July
August: 10th of Aug
September: 14th of September
October: 12th of Oct
November: 9th of Nov
December: No Trip
Type of placement: Medical: Desperately needing qualified Doctors of all areas, specifically Paediatricians and Surgeons
Location: Approximately 300km from Zambia’s adventure capital Livingstone.
Background Information: This 68 bed, Mission Hospital in a remote part of Zambia. Originally opened in 1944, the Mission Hospital is the only hospital serving a population of more than 33,000 people in an area of 170,000 square kilometers. There is only one doctor working at the hospital at present. Facilities are limited as one would expect of a remote location, however it is well run and there is a modern lab.
Arrival Airport: Livingstone International Airport.
Project Tasks: - Assist local staff in the hospital in any way possible, depending on your skills. There will be plenty to keep you busy.
Who Can Participate?: SIVP: Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, Lab Technicians , Physio or Occupational therapists.
Optional Activities: Tourist activities such as visiting the Victoria Falls, a game drive and a river cruise are included.
A 4 day weekend break taking the group into Namibia and Botswana for a real safari experience, with visits to Chobe National Park, Sua Salt Pans, and the fringe of Hwange National Park is also offered.
Camping overnight in the bush to get the feel of the animals’ night life is also provided.
A fantastic experience to compliment volunteering to make an unforgettable trip!
Placement Costs: US$1250 inclusive of all food, accommodation, local transport and sight seeing activities including, game drives in Mosi-au -Tunya National Park, entrance to Victoria Falls, a sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and a weekend break in a upmarket hotel on the banks of the Zambezi.
With up to 40% of the fees used to purchase materials for developing this project, volunteers are offered a unique experience to help advance an institution which has a significant and sustainable effect on one of Zambia's poorest communities.
Meals: All food is provided whilst on site by a local cook.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be living in a fully self-contained house.
Transportation: Volunteers will be collected from Livingstone International Airport.
Visa Requirements: The hosts will assist to arrange visa's for most nationalities that are to be picked up at the airport on arrival in Livingstone.
Required Items: Warm clothes for evenings, sleeping bag, hat, sunscreen, towel, mosquito repellent and basic toiletries.
Note: Volunteers need to book early to secure places as this placement can be very popular.