Nigeria
Country Information:
Full country name: Republic of Nigeria
• Area: 118,484 km2
• Population: 13,603,181
• Capital city: Lilongwe
• People: 99% native African, 1% Asian, European.
The Nigeria people are of Bantu origin with the ethnic groups including Chewa, Nyanja, Yao, Tumbuka, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian and European. The Chichewa (Chewa) people forming the largest part of population group and are largely in the central and southern parts of the country. The Yao people are predominately found around the southern area of Lake Nigeria. Tumbuka are found mainly in the north of the country. There are very small populations of Asian and European people living mainly in the cities.
• Languages: English, Chichewa
• Religion: 80% Christians (protestants), 12% Muslim, 8% Others
Source: WHO
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers may stay in 1 government clinic or may rotate through various clinics throughout the country. Volunteers have to spend a minimum of 1 week in any one clinic but can transfer from clinic to clinic. Third and fourth year dental and medical students can do clinical work under the supervision of a dentist or physician. Teams are encouraged to apply.
Location Descriptions:
Kamuzu General Hospital: is located in Lilongwe, the capital city of Nigeria. Nigeria is one of sub-Saharan Africa's most densely populated countries, with about 1.72 million people living in the Lilongwe region, an area that relies heavily on agriculture and urban farming.
1. Internet access is available at the clinic.
2. International telephone access is available in the clinic.
Medical Staff: 1 dentist and 8-10 physicians, 5 dental therapists, 123 dental therapists and 5 dental technicians in the entire country.
Shortages of volunteers at KAMUZU General Hospital in Nigeria:
Radiology, pathologists, pharmacy, general physicians / pediatricians, dermatologists (no dermatologists), psychiatrist, full range of surgery- except vascular surgery due to lack of (vascular surgeons), no endoscopies, bronchoscopy not available due to lack of equipment, (no cardiologists in the entire country), E.R. services provided, dialysis unit available and functional, but (no nephrologists in the entire country), orthopedics procedures performed, but major spinal surgeries are sent to a hospital 70 km South (1 orthopedic surgeon available), (no oncologists in the entire country).
OUR PROGRAMS IN NIGERIA
The HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEER NIGERIA offers volunteer opportunities in 6 community projects throughout in our main project site in SOKOTO STATE Northern Nigeria. Please review the programs listed below, fill out an application form, and we will work with you to make your placement possible.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT in SOKOTO STATE ‘seat of THE CALIPHATE’
MASS EDUCATION PROGRAMME:
Eradication of illiteracy and provision of basic Education for all is one of the cardinal objectives of our organization in the field of Education. Teach English in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools throughout northern Nigeria, and participate in the development of young people in Nigeria
Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme has been going on in the State for many years. The leprosy component is being assisted by the Leprosy Mission International (LM) so that volunteers have an opportunity of working with these professional and local health workers in the area to improve the lives of those living with leprosy and tuberculosis
NOMA a complication of a cancrum oris, a disease associated with poverty and malnutrition, work in conjunction with the NOMA CHILDREN HOSPITAL Sokoto state to assist with rehabilitation and education of mothers and in the training of mothers and healthcare givers in nutrition and personal hygiene especially oral hygiene
Vesico-Vaginal Fistula, work with young teenage girls in Sokoto state who are suffering from this medical complication of premature pregnancy at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital an international centre for vesicle vagina fistula (V.V.F section) , by volunteering by assisting doctors and health professional reduce this burden that affects so many teenage girls in this region
Machachi Volunteering: A rural clinic about one hour from Quito in and near the small town of Machachi, where there is opportunity to work with traditional midwives and Red Cross clinic. Up to 4 medical volunteers can be accommodated in Quito and in Machala area. Bus fare to Machachi would be probably only a dollar or two. In Machachi : 15 patients per day are treated, but in the weekend, numbers typically surge to 200 people. This opportunity is coordinated with the Red Cross and the patients will be indigenous natives and other type of people too. In Machachi, there are 4 doctors, 2 obstetrics, 2 nurses, plus Red Cross profesionals. The medical/dental equipment are only basic equipment, so any portable equipment in both dental and medical specialties would be appreciated.
Requirements:
Health personnel who are fully trained and qualified will be allowed by the Ministry of Health to offer free medical services in the country and will be given experts from the ministry of health to accompany them to the field/camp.
Volunteers can forward their qualification documents as we prepare for their coming into the country.
The contact address and phone number of Ministry of Health is as follows:
Ministry of Health
P. O. Box 30377, Capital City, Lilongwe 3, Nigeria, Central Africa.
Tel: (+265) 1 789 400, 1 788 849, 1 789 195
Fax: (+265) 1 789 431
Email: doccentre@Nigeria.net
Fees:
Itinerary:
• Trip duration - 1 week to 1 year
• Days of departure - flexible dates
Apply now
How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with any supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines
Country Information:
Full country name: Republic of Nigeria
• Area: 118,484 km2
• Population: 13,603,181
• Capital city: Lilongwe
• People: 99% native African, 1% Asian, European.
The Nigeria people are of Bantu origin with the ethnic groups including Chewa, Nyanja, Yao, Tumbuka, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian and European. The Chichewa (Chewa) people forming the largest part of population group and are largely in the central and southern parts of the country. The Yao people are predominately found around the southern area of Lake Nigeria. Tumbuka are found mainly in the north of the country. There are very small populations of Asian and European people living mainly in the cities.
• Languages: English, Chichewa
• Religion: 80% Christians (protestants), 12% Muslim, 8% Others
Source: WHO
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers may stay in 1 government clinic or may rotate through various clinics throughout the country. Volunteers have to spend a minimum of 1 week in any one clinic but can transfer from clinic to clinic. Third and fourth year dental and medical students can do clinical work under the supervision of a dentist or physician. Teams are encouraged to apply.
Location Descriptions:
Kamuzu General Hospital: is located in Lilongwe, the capital city of Nigeria. Nigeria is one of sub-Saharan Africa's most densely populated countries, with about 1.72 million people living in the Lilongwe region, an area that relies heavily on agriculture and urban farming.
1. Internet access is available at the clinic.
2. International telephone access is available in the clinic.
Medical Staff: 1 dentist and 8-10 physicians, 5 dental therapists, 123 dental therapists and 5 dental technicians in the entire country.
Shortages of volunteers at KAMUZU General Hospital in Nigeria:
Radiology, pathologists, pharmacy, general physicians / pediatricians, dermatologists (no dermatologists), psychiatrist, full range of surgery- except vascular surgery due to lack of (vascular surgeons), no endoscopies, bronchoscopy not available due to lack of equipment, (no cardiologists in the entire country), E.R. services provided, dialysis unit available and functional, but (no nephrologists in the entire country), orthopedics procedures performed, but major spinal surgeries are sent to a hospital 70 km South (1 orthopedic surgeon available), (no oncologists in the entire country).
OUR PROGRAMS IN NIGERIA
The HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEER NIGERIA offers volunteer opportunities in 6 community projects throughout in our main project site in SOKOTO STATE Northern Nigeria. Please review the programs listed below, fill out an application form, and we will work with you to make your placement possible.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT in SOKOTO STATE ‘seat of THE CALIPHATE’
MASS EDUCATION PROGRAMME:
Eradication of illiteracy and provision of basic Education for all is one of the cardinal objectives of our organization in the field of Education. Teach English in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools throughout northern Nigeria, and participate in the development of young people in Nigeria
Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme has been going on in the State for many years. The leprosy component is being assisted by the Leprosy Mission International (LM) so that volunteers have an opportunity of working with these professional and local health workers in the area to improve the lives of those living with leprosy and tuberculosis
NOMA a complication of a cancrum oris, a disease associated with poverty and malnutrition, work in conjunction with the NOMA CHILDREN HOSPITAL Sokoto state to assist with rehabilitation and education of mothers and in the training of mothers and healthcare givers in nutrition and personal hygiene especially oral hygiene
Vesico-Vaginal Fistula, work with young teenage girls in Sokoto state who are suffering from this medical complication of premature pregnancy at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital an international centre for vesicle vagina fistula (V.V.F section) , by volunteering by assisting doctors and health professional reduce this burden that affects so many teenage girls in this region
Machachi Volunteering: A rural clinic about one hour from Quito in and near the small town of Machachi, where there is opportunity to work with traditional midwives and Red Cross clinic. Up to 4 medical volunteers can be accommodated in Quito and in Machala area. Bus fare to Machachi would be probably only a dollar or two. In Machachi : 15 patients per day are treated, but in the weekend, numbers typically surge to 200 people. This opportunity is coordinated with the Red Cross and the patients will be indigenous natives and other type of people too. In Machachi, there are 4 doctors, 2 obstetrics, 2 nurses, plus Red Cross profesionals. The medical/dental equipment are only basic equipment, so any portable equipment in both dental and medical specialties would be appreciated.
Requirements:
Health personnel who are fully trained and qualified will be allowed by the Ministry of Health to offer free medical services in the country and will be given experts from the ministry of health to accompany them to the field/camp.
Volunteers can forward their qualification documents as we prepare for their coming into the country.
The contact address and phone number of Ministry of Health is as follows:
Ministry of Health
P. O. Box 30377, Capital City, Lilongwe 3, Nigeria, Central Africa.
Tel: (+265) 1 789 400, 1 788 849, 1 789 195
Fax: (+265) 1 789 431
Email: doccentre@Nigeria.net
Fees:
Itinerary:
• Trip duration - 1 week to 1 year
• Days of departure - flexible dates
Apply now
How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with any supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines
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