Tanzania is one of the poorest countries of the world. Like the other basic infrastructure of the country, the government has not been able to provide the basic means of health facilities to its people. As a result, an overwhelming number of Tanzanian people never receive proper health care. Most of the local people cannot afford to visit doctors as the doctor fee is highly expensive and thus, unaffordable to these poor people. The state-run heath centers also lack medical resources. Qualified volunteers are needed to reach these needy people and address their problems.

Role of Volunteer

Volunteers will contribute to the health facilities by assisting local doctors, nurses, and other medical staffs. Volunteers will also assist in the treatment of patients as well as various others tasks which may include:

•  Assist doctors, nurses and medical staffs
•  Examine and treat the patients
•  Treat minor injuries
•  Hospital administrative duties such as record-keeping
•  Educate patients on the importance of sanitation, nutrition, etc.

Skills/Qualifications Needed

Interested volunteers must have certification or proof of experience in a medical field, such as a medical student ID, EMT or paramedic certification, or nursing or physician's credentials. Due to the health risks involved, volunteers who are not properly trained in health care are not allowed to work in this project.

Location Descriptions

In Tanzania , health projects are located in Dar Es Salaam , Arusha, and Moshi. Serving as both the capital and as a also a major port city, Dar Es Salaam is the natural starting point for volunteer experiences in Tanzania . Located near Mount Kilimanjaro, Dodoma and Zanzibar , Dar boasts numerous, beautiful beaches which are usually easily accessible from the city, namely Kunduchi, Mjimwena and Mbwa Magi.