AFYA (MEDICAL PROGRAM)

Volunteers on the Medical project help to provide care in these areas and work alongside local medical professionals, gaining an understanding of the healthcare system in Tanzania. Volunteers work in medical clinics and hospitals and are placed according to previous experience and training. Some hospitals and clinics include departments, such as Laboratory Testing, Pharmacy, Maternity and Family Planning, Radiology, Ultrasound, and Dentistry, and volunteers who have an interest in any of these areas are asked to make a note in their application. The key attributes for a successful Medical volunteer are initiative, enthusiasm, and readiness to work in basic facilities with limited resources.

Volunteers generally shadow local doctors and provide basic patient care. Procedurally, they must comply with the Tanzania Healthcare System, and most volunteers cannot communicate directly with patients due to language barriers. Volunteers need to understand that a key role in this project is simple observation, and it is unlikely that you will be involved in operations or independent tasks.