Description

We have medical placements for volunteers at hospitals located in the Togolese capital of Lome. Whether you are on your gap year, a medical student, or a trained professional, you will have the chance to work in a wide range of departments in a busy Togolese hospital. It will be well-equipped by local standards, and will give you a full experience of medical practice in a developing country. As well as the opportunity to see a wide variety of treatments and surgical procedures, volunteers provide much-needed support and affection to patients.

Upon arrival a member of Projects Abroad staff will introduce you at the hospital and you will be assigned to a doctor who will act as your supervisor. The doctor will discuss your interests with you and confirm your schedule within the hospital for the duration of your stay. Your role is that of an intern.

The hospitals where we work provide an excellent backdrop for learning and improving your medicine and health care skills. You will find yourself coming into contact with conditions that you would not normally see in Europe or North America, such as malaria and typhoid, on an almost daily basis. There is also the option for volunteers to specialize in pediatrics.

Highlights

Volunteers on all medical related projects in Togo need a good level of French. Most of the staff and patients do not speak English and it is vital that you can understand and communicate in French while you are working in the hospital.

* Volunteer Nursing, Midwifery and Dentistry in Togo

If you wish to volunteer in Togo to gain experience in the fields of nursing, midwifery or dentistry, the relevant department of the University hospital in Lome will be extremely happy to receive you. If you are currently training, already qualified or even just considering one of these areas as a future career, you will have a role to play; shadowing and working alongside professionals who will teach you all about their specialist areas.

* Medical Elective Placements in Togo

You can do your Medical Elective in Togo in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery or Dentistry. Most elective volunteers in Togo will work in a large hospital in the capital of Lome. You will shadow your French speaking supervisor who will be keen to test out your medical knowledge and experience, as well as giving you the benefit of their training and knowledge.

All medical volunteers live with a local host family, who provide all your meals outside of your normal working hours. When you finish work there is plenty to do in Lome, with the beach never far away, as well as plenty of bars, restaurants and local live music venues.

Qualifications

High intermediate level of French.

Intern Types

• Medicine
• Nursing

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English
• French

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
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Health
• Health
• Health Care
• Medicine
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

Open-minded, with a desire to help, learn, and explore.

Age Range

16-70

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

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