Physicians are needed in Zanzibar for physician assistant elective work. They will be taking medical history, Assist in treating the patients and prescribing medications. This elective program is ideal for all people aged 18 years and above.
Highlights | Requirements | What’s Included | Â Dates & Fees | Reviews |
Assistant Medical Physician Program Tanzania
Highlights
- Enjoy unforgettable medical electiveing experience coupled with unforgettable Tanzanian cultural experience.
- Come and experience the difference passionate electives can make to lives of people.
- See what the land of unforgettable experience and cultural diversity has to offer, while creating understanding and friendship with the local people.
- Come and elective with us not for us, we are far more interested with your skills and desire to help than anything.
- Experience unforgettable wilderness by visiting the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro to name a few.
KIVOLEX Medical Placement
- Downturn of the economy made it difficult for the state to adequately finance social service sector including health. â
- Increased population growth rates and resurgence of diseases like HIV/AIDS significantly increased the demand for services beyond what public health infrastructure can provide.
- Â Barrier to access to services are. socioeconomic, gender and low health knowledge.
- Reduction in Direct Donor support.
- About 50% of the Population lives below poverty line.
- Per capita income is 250 USD with a lot of disparity and inequality between Unguja & Pemba and between rural and urban areas . â
- Health expenditure per capita is 5.9 USD.
- Take a patientâs medical history
- Update charts and patient information to show current findings and treatments
- Order tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform
- Review test results to identify any abnormal findings
- Recommend and design a plan of treatment
- Address concerns or answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being
- Help patients take care of their health by discussing topics such as proper nutrition and hygiene
About Tanzania
With such a perfect location, perched on the edge of the African continent, and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzaniaâs weather and climate leaves nothing to be desired. Warm and sunny days are followed by cool and balmy nights, and whether youâre on safari on the Serengeti plains or enjoying the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, the temperatures are always welcoming and gentle. Location: Situated in East Africa just south of the equator, mainland Tanzania lies between the area of the great lakesâVictoria, Tanganyika, and Malawi (Niassa)âand the Indian Ocean. It contains a total area of 945,087 sq km (364,900 sq mi), including 59,050 sq km (22,799 sq mi) of inland water. Comparatively, the area occupied by Tanzania is slightly larger than twice the size of the state of California. It is bounded on the North by Uganda and Kenya, on the East by the Indian Ocean, on the South by Mozambique and Malawi, on the South West by Zambia, and on the West by Zaire, Burundi, and Rwanda, with a total boundary length of 4,826 km (2,999 mi), of which 1,424 km (885 mi) is coastline. Tanzania claims part of Lake Malawi, although its internationally recognized boundary is the eastern shore. Population: 50,483,923 inhabitants Capital city: Located in the heartland of Tanzania, Dodoma is the nationâs new official political capital and the seat of government in the country. Today Dar es Salaam remains the principal commercial city of Tanzania and the de-facto seat of most government institutions. It is the major seaport for the country and its landlocked neighbours. Ethnic Groups: Mainland-native Africans constitute 99% of the total population. About 120 peoples have been categorized into 5 ethnic groups distinguishable by their physical characteristics and languages. Approximately 95% of Tanzanians may be roughly classified as Bantu, a comparatively recent blend mainly of Hamitic and Negroid stocks. Tribes range in membership from only a few thousand to the Sukuma tribe, which numbers more than 2 million. Other major tribes include the Nyamwezi, Makonde, Haya, and Chagga. The Luo, east of Lake Victoria, are the only people of Nilotic origin; the Masai of the northern highlands are Nilo-Hamites. A very small number of Bushmen-like people are scattered throughout northern Tanzania, where small tribes of Cushitic origin also live. The inhabitants of Zanzibar and Pemba are chiefly descendants of mainland Africans or are of mixed African and Arab extraction. The remaining 1% of the populace is made up of non-Africans, including Arabs, Asians, and Europeans. Languages: The official languages of Tanzania are English and Kiswahili. However, some 120 languages are spoken within the borders of Tanzania. The large majority of these (ca. 100) are Bantu languages. The others belong to the language families Afro-Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan and (controversially) also Khoesan. A small number are unclassified. Immigrant languages from Europe and Asia can also be found. Â Religion: Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions of Tanzania. About 40-45% of the population practice Christianity, about 35-40% practice Islam. The rest of the population adheres to traditional beliefs, most of which centre around ancestor worship and nature-based animism. Most Christians live on the mainland, where missionary stations and schools reach deep into the continent. Islam is the major religion of the coastal areas but is also practiced further inland along the old caravan routes. Â
Where will you stay?
Accommodation There are two types of accommodation available in Zanzibar, Home Stay Accommodation and Volunteer House. Volunteer House The Volunteer House is a western-style house with 6 bedrooms (all shared accommodations with bunk beds). It has 2 bathrooms with western-style toilets and occasional hot water for showers. The house also includes one double bedroom, and this room is generally reserved for married couples. The house is safe and secure, with a security guard and a large gate. In the elective house, there is a cook who cooks the meals for the electives. (Please note that spaces in the elective house are very limited and can only accommodate 18 to 24 people). Home Stay Accommodation Living is basic but all the Home Stays have electricity and running water and accommodate electives in safe and secure homes (some rural home stays may not have electricity or running water during times of drought). All home stays have been inspected thoroughly by local staff and chosen because of their safety and security. Most electives love their home stays and feel that they get a more authentic Tanzanian experience by staying there. Â
Transportation within
We will provide you with reliable Taxi drivers phone number, which you could use in case you want to move around. However you could also use Daladala these are buses, public transport that most people use to travel locally on daily basis. There is also an option of using bodaboda these are motorcycles that are used as taxis. Other electives choose to walk whoever if you also choose to do so like any other new environment we encourage you to be very careful with thieves and pick pocketing  Â
Visa and Permit
A elective is required by the government to pay for a Visa and a permit to be allowed to elective in Tanzania. Kindly contact us for more information regarding this.
Hospital contribution
The ministry of health in Tanzania requires all medical electives to make a contribution of US $ 100 towards the hospital they will be electiveing. However we as KIVOLEX also make charitable contribution to these hospitals a way of supporting them for their role of looking after our electives. Assistant Physician!
Typical day
Free-time activities
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
Language Skills You need to speak English (basic level)
Education Requirements Health or social care related disciplines at High school/University level
Required Documents CV, copies of certificates and related documents
Nationality Restrictions No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Time Commitment Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 – 15:00.
What’s Included
- Volunteer placement facilitation-full program scheduling and supervision
- Pre-arrival support & preparation of your project/work placement
- Airport pick upÂ
- Orientation (usually begins on a Monday
- Accommodation Room & Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Housekeeping
- Daily in-person availability of a local coordinator
- $150 USD contribution to placement facility
- Airport transport on departure (can be arranged)
- VISA and PERMIT fees
Dates & Fees
Details on arrival
Program fees
Length of Program | Program Fee |
2 weeks | $570 |
4 weeks | $880 |
6 weeks | $1,280 |
8 weeks | $1,685 |
10 weeks | $2,085 |
12 weeks | $2,355 |
Registration Fee | $210 |
Additional Week | $120 |
Past Volunteer Reviews
Martin C, United Kingdom. Volunteered in 2020
To sum it all up, it was a memorable and valuable experience, the rotation of work at the hospital was very nice; examination, scaling, fillings and extraction were among the activities we did. It was so nice to learn of the Tanzania dental clinic setup. Accommodation was very fine bedroom, food and bathrooms were all in good condition. Innocent our local coordinator is a very friendly and nice person. He helped us with almost everything and made our stay in Tanzania very comfortable. We also had a wonderful experience going for Safari and learning of the local culture.
Katie A, Australia. Volunteered in 2021
Loved my experience with KIVOLEX. I got to help out in the emergency department, pediatric/male/female wards and the maternity department of the hospital. I witnessed/assisted with natural births, as well as witnessed c-sections in theatre. The people at the hospital were fabulous, as was Innocent and Angel (at the elective house). The food was excellent, as was the accommodation. Lots of activities to do in spare time, I went up to Arusha to do safaris, and Kilimanjaro, and spent a lot of time with coworkers at the hospital. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was getting the bus to and from work – if you can organise a driver then I would recommend doing that. I would do this experience again, without a shadow of a doubt, and highly recommend it!
Heidi L, Denmark. Volunteered in 2021
The people at KIVOLEX are kind and helpful. My friends and I had a good time as KIVOLEX electives. It was my very first trip to Africa, and I would definitely want to go back. It was my dream to one day work in Africa and in exact environment KIVOLEX took me. As a nurse student I had not only a learning experience but also a working one, although supervised but at times they would let me practice as a nurse and get that feeling of being registered and licensed nurse. The hospital is a very good place to learn and grow as a junior nurse from abroad. If you are looking to learning and get experience in a different environment outside your comfort zone, then Tanzania is a place to be. Cardinal Lugambwa Hospital introduced to almost everything I wished to experience.
Sarah W, USA. Volunteered in 2021
This trip is a life changing and it actually made me believe there is a whole other world outside the United States. Life is completing different in Dar Es Salaam, everything about it. The food, the people, traditions and overall dynamics are different from the USA. At the clinic the kinds were wonderful; they changed me in several aspects. Kids with their parents visited the clinic for treatment but to see them having fun with a big smile on their faces was just wonderful. I integrated with these kids and created a very strong bond and I am so grateful for that. Recording their vital sign like heart beat, temperature and taking their weight was just amazing. I strongly recommend this trip to anyone who likes to deal with kids in a child and maternal health department of a hospital.