Tanzania Moshi: Midwifery/maternity program Volunteers with professional credentials, as well as currently enrolled in medical and nursing school students are welcome at this hospital which specializes in natal care. The hospital is located in Moshi and approximately 15-20 minutes walk from the volunteer accommodations. The hospital sees about 60 to 100 out patients daily. Only maternity ward patients stay overnight. This hospital sees about 75-80 births each month. Pregnant patients come to the prenatal department for regular check ups before and after delivery they are being given counseling of family planning and how to take care of their baby. There is a pediatric department in the health center where children under 5 years old are taken care. There are more than 30 child patients every day. The hospital offers the following services; antenatal clinic, labor ward and delivery, family planning, vaccinations, out patient department and TB clinic. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-2:00PM. Volunteers need to be pro-active in this placement. There are lots of things to do and learn but you have to actively ask and look for them. Volunteers should expect the slow working rhythm and the total absence of timetables, which is common in Africa. The most common diseases are malaria, tuberculosis, pneumonia, hypertension, diabetes, diarrhea and vomiting, skin diseases. Volunteers may be involved with giving vaccinations, taking blood samples, assisting in deliveries and in providing health checks. Home visits may be part of the volunteer experience also. * Green or white medical scrubs are required, or white lab jacket for daily use. https://abroaderview.org/programs/medical-dental/tanzania-maternity-midwifery-moshi #volunteerabroad #tanzania #moshi #midwifery #maternity #abroaderview
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:45:54 +0000