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Nursing School Elective in Ghana with OGVO

by: Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

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An ideal program for nursing students, this Elective placement lets you encounter medical conditions not normally experienced in Western countries. Among these are typhoid and malaria, which seem to be daily cases. You will also come into contact with different nursing methods; hence, there will be plenty for you to learn and experience. Upon your arrival, an OGVO coordinator and a placement supervisor (who is also a hospital staff member) will discuss with you the work schedule, as well as your specialty in a specific area of nursing. Joining a Nursing Elective with OGVO in Ghana provides plenty of valuable, lifetime experiences to take with you in your career. Plus, you will find that hospitals make for an excellent platform to improve your knowledge and skills. Shadow one of our supervisors who speaks English and are very experienced at working with nursing students. They will be ready to challenge your nursing experience and impart their training and knowledge.

Program Highlights

Gain hands-on exposure in hospitals across Ghana as part of your nursing training.

Observe and learn about common conditions such as malaria and typhoid in real clinical settings.

Be assigned to a specific nursing area based on your interest and learning goals.

Work under experienced English-speaking hospital supervisors throughout your placement.

Experience different healthcare practices and strengthen your practical nursing knowledge.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Elmina, Ghana
  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • Rural Areas, Ghana
  • Sunyani, Ghana
  • Tamale, Ghana
  • Techiman, Ghana
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • All Nationalities
  • Asian
  • British
  • Irish
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Last Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Elmina, Ghana
  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • Rural Areas, Ghana
  • Sunyani, Ghana
  • Tamale, Ghana
  • Techiman, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

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