Public Health and Research Internships

Elective Africa’s Public Health Internships Abroad are suitable for medical students, public health students, graduates and practitioners seeking to volunteer abroad in the public health field

We give you the opportunity to gain real-life clinical experience through interacting with international communities, differentiated health care systems and exposure to the realities of public health in a developing country. A one-on-one engagement with the impact of poverty and sociocultural traditions on healthcare. 

Participants in the program are placed in rural locations where they get actively involved in our community outreach programs and ongoing public health projects, research and volunteering activities. 

We work with the public health officials in our Kenya and Tanzania destinations to ensure that the objectives of your public health mission trip are met and your research is well supported. 

You  will get to learn about the prevention of diseases that may not be present in your home country and how health care givers in the region cope with the limited resources to provide care to huge populations. 

During your free time, feel free to savour the beauty of the destination through excursions, experience an african safari or trekk the Mt. Kilimanjaro; (take a look at this youtube video to see if it is worth the trip).

Activities in the Public Health Elective Abroad

You will engage with healthcare workers, professionals, grass root projects and NGOs abroad that address health challenges and address including hygiene, mental health, maternal health, nutrition, physical health, gender based violence, chronic diseases, human rights and HIV/AIDs.

Daily tasks will vary greatly, You will participate in various activities depending on your level of experience. 

Healthcare interns do not provide direct patient care or treatment but are there to observe and learn from local licensed professionals. 

Activities in the program include:

1. Shadowing public health professionals

2. Work in public hospitals, clinics, community centers, schools and orphanages. 

3. Conducting public health education campaigns and hygiene clinics

4. HIV/AID prevention and awareness campaigns

5. Community service

6. Collaborating with local organizations that focus on the promotion of healthier lifestyles and behaviors in their surrounding communities. 

Why Undertake Your Public Health Internship Abroad

A public health internship abroad gives you an opportunity to understand the real challenges faced by communities around the world. 

These experiences ignite your hidden potential, resourcefulness and inventiveness. Our Public Health and Research internships abroad are tailored to follow your medical school guidelines and your individual clinical objectives.

Benefits:

1. Ascertain whether a career in public health is really for you.
2. Conduct clinical research abroad as a postgraduate student.
3. Enhance your soft skills like communication, confidence, teamwork, endurance, empathy, resilience and time management.
4. Get a deeper insight into healthcare practices and challenges in developing countries
5. Learn essential medical skills, like how to measure blood pressure and sugar level.
6. Interact with different cultures thus develop a global health mindset & cultural intelligence.
7. Build your professional network.
8. Boost your confidence as a result of meeting patients and working in a team.
9. A chance to travel and unwind.

Program Duration 

A typical public health and research internship abroad ranges between 2 to 12 weeks per country.

Spending more time on the programs gives you a scope to become better integrated over time, gaining increased insight into culture and understanding of international healthcare. 

Do you want to Come with a Group or Friends?

You may opt to travel alone and join a group of participants or travel as a group and make memories together.

You may also have the opportunity to get a group discount if you tag along your friend(s) or classmate(s). For more information on groups, contact our placements advisors at operations@electiveafrica.com or inquire here!

What Is Included in the Public Health and Research Internship Abroad

Our aim has always been to provide you with a memorable, adventurous and hassle-free program in Kenya or Tanzania.

We customize your internship to your interests; you can work in more than one department or focus on one particular area, or experience outreach work in the local community. We provide you with detailed pre-departure information such that you can plan your placement abroad down to the finest detail.

The program includes:

1. A public health internship customized to your school requirements and individual clinical interests.
2. A comprehensive pre-departure guide.
3. Airport transfers as per different location guidelines.
4. Designated mentors and support from local staff.
5. Gated, safe and comfortable houses complete with in-house catering, Wi-Fi access and support staff.
6. Biweekly global health tutorials.
7. One way transport to your clinical site.
8. Basic Swahili lessons twice a week.
9. Certificate of participation  on program completion.
10. Volunteer activities as per schedule by local staff.
11. A chance to explore and travel: safaris, excursions, mountaineering as optional add on activities.

We are confident that you will have a rewarding, enlightening and adventurous learning experience. 

Click Here to APPLY and Start your Journey of Joining us for a Valuable Public Health Internship Abroad!