Description

There is a real shortage of skilled physical therapists in Ethiopia. If you're currently training, a recently qualified physical therapist, or on a career break, you'll provide valuable support to healthcare workers and the families of people affected by HIV.

The experience you can gain on this physical therapy internship will really help you get an idea of how a successful community based healthcare program works while delivering physical therapy treatment. Since a portion of your time will be spent passing on your skills to fellow caregivers, you'll go home knowing that you've made a real contribution to this project and the people it serves.

As a physical therapy intern, you'll work alongside a charity based in Addis Ababa that provides advice, healthcare and education to families living with HIV. This is a highly progressive project that aims to increase people's knowledge and understanding of the disease as well as provide practical physical therapy care to terminally ill children.

Highlights

In the morning you'll usually travel around Addis carrying out home-based care alongside a small team of local staff. You'll visit families in their homes and treat patients with common illnesses who have TB or unexplained paralysis. You'll help carry out and explain simple exercises to family members that will enable them to keep them up until your next visit. Afternoons will frequently be spent working alongside the local physical therapy staff as you pass on your skills and knowledge.

Interns also have the opportunity to work at another charity treatment center which provides treatment to over 120 patients. Interns are involved in all aspects of patient care as well as providing advice and training to the family members of the patient.

This program is one where you can make a difference while gaining worthwhile work experience in another culture.

Qualifications

none

Intern Types

• Physical Therapy
• Health Sciences
• Admin (Health Services)

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

yes

at least two years prior education or experience

Volunteer Types

• Aids
• Health
• Health Care
• Health Education
• Medicine

Age Range

16 and up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992