Description

Being that it is a sub-saharan country, Ghana is a breeding ground for diseases like cholera, malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis and others that are too many to name. Approximately 300,000 people are estimated to be infected with HIV and the numbers are trending upwards and projected to reach 1.6 million within the next four years.

In all of Ghana, there are about 15 doctors and 93 nurses per 100,000 inhabitants. Data released by the Ministry of Health in 1990 confirmed that there 18,477 beds for a population that was estimated to be 15 million in number at that time. Suffice it to say that healthcare resources - facilities, supplies, and staff - are under constant and considerable strain.

Depending on skills and experience, AMPED volunteers may be assigned the following responsibilities:

* Assisting with the day-to-day management and operations of the healthcare center;
* Conducting patient intake - e.g. height, weight, blood pressure, etc.;
* Observing and assisting doctors and nurses; and
* Providing assistance with check-ups and/or helping in the nursery.

Highlights

Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment. Project based near beautiful white sandy beaches of Ghana suitable for swimming and surfing.

Qualifications

Must be pre-med/medical student or licensed healthcare professional

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 709 plus registration fee

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, and 24/7 emergency in-country support. Participants are also issued a temporary cell phone to allow them to stay in touch with family and friends.

Experience Required

yes

Must be pre-med/medical student or licensed healthcare professional.

Volunteer Types

• Aids
• Health
• Health Care
• Hospital
• Medicine

Typical Volunteer

While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.

Age Range

18 and over

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

2008