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Pharmacy School Elective in Ghana with OGVO

by: Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

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Participate in a medical project for Pharmacy students and start building a career in this field. Plus, gain an eye-opening insight into the healthcare system of a developing country. Completing an elective program in Ghana with OGVO helps you acquire valuable practical experience through a placement within a hospital pharmacy, under the supervision of a professional pharmacy manager. At the same time, share your skills and knowledge in communities that are largely underdeveloped and low on resources through contribution to an outreach program. In Ghana, health care is often limited by a lack of funding, outdated facilities, and shortage of staff. Contribute directly to the improvement of community health care (where you are placed) and to a healthier life in general. During your placement, a qualified supervisor will help you become accustomed to your specific pharmaceutical practice. You will observe daily pharmaceutical care services provided by local medical staff, and assist where required. You will also go on outreach projects into outlying communities to provide basic medical services to small villages often without health care assistance.

Program Highlights

Gain practical experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting in Ghana under professional supervision.

Build foundational skills and real-world insight for a future career in pharmacy and healthcare.

Work closely with qualified pharmacy managers and observe daily pharmaceutical care services.

Support medical outreach programs in underserved rural communities with limited healthcare access.

Understand the challenges and realities of healthcare delivery in a developing country context.

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
  • Pharmaceuticals
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • European
  • 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
  • Pharmaceuticals

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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