Program
Description
Infectious diseases, prevalent in many parts of Africa, are a significant focus of the clinic's efforts. Volunteers will assist in diagnosing and treating conditions such as HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, pneumonia, STDs, typhoid fever, and others. Previous experience with tropical infectious diseases is advantageous due to the challenging nature of diagnosis.
Additionally, the clinic houses an obstetric department providing labor and delivery care. With limited resources, medical staff work diligently to support women during childbirth and postpartum recovery. Volunteers may have the opportunity to assist in deliveries and provide postnatal care under supervision.
As the clinic serves a disadvantaged community, patients present with various healthcare needs, including non-communicable diseases, trauma, burns, and domestic abuse cases.
Volunteers, including qualified medical professionals and students, play a crucial role in supporting medical staff across departments.
Tasks vary from basic wound care and medication administration to assisting with deliveries, trauma assessments, and potentially surgeries. Volunteers will also participate in patient education on disease prevention and treatment plans, with assistance from permanent staff for translation as needed.
Flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to explore alternative treatment solutions are essential traits for volunteers in this setting. Contributions and ideas for improving healthcare practices and hygiene are encouraged, aiming to enhance the clinic's operations and patient care.
A typical
Day in the Life
A typical day begins at 8:00 AM at the hospital, where volunteers are assigned their departments or work areas for the day. Patients are often already lined up outside the hospital at this time, and volunteers work alongside the staff to assist them as needed.
Around 10-11 AM, there's usually a short break for tea to recharge, followed by continued work until lunchtime or the afternoon, depending on your duties and areas of work.
As part of our volunteer program, all three meals are included in the accommodation price. Volunteers can return to the hostel, located nearby, for lunch.
Depending on individual agreements with the hospital and volunteer preferences, volunteers can choose to return to the hospital after lunch for afternoon shifts or take the afternoon off. Evening and night shifts are also available for volunteers who wish to participate.
Program Inclusions
Before and During your Program
Airport Pick up (Zanzibar Airport)
Accommodation
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
Orientation & Town Tour
Pre-Departure Support and Trip Planning
24/7 Program Support
3 Week Minimum
$285 Per Week
Fully Flexible
To prevent too much of a high volunteer turnover, this program has a 3-week minimum requirement
All Zanzibar programs have a small fee of just $285 per week to cover your living expenses and the program inclusions whilst volunteering
All bookings are fully flexible and you can shift programs or dates as needed - so no need to worry if the unexpected happens!
