Medical Health Care - Volunteer World (Ghana)

This medical volunteer placement places participants in rural hospitals and clinics in Ghana where they assist local doctors and nurses under supervision. Volunteers can work across multiple departments including Accident & Emergency, Pediatrics, Maternity, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Dentistry, OPD and Nursing.

Typical duties include accompanying doctors on rounds, taking patient histories, basic patient care (e. g. , changing bandages, checking blood pressure), observing procedures, and supporting health education and community outreach programs.

Volunteers typically work five days a week from around 08:00 to 13:00-13:30, with flexible shift options and the possibility to rotate between departments to gain broader experience. Placements are described as suitable for both people with medical backgrounds and those without; basic English is required.

The project is located in rural communities (Wale Wale and Navorongo in the Northern Region) with accommodation available in a volunteer house or with local host families. Airport pickup (Kotoka International Airport, Accra) is provided.

The programme runs year-round with a minimum volunteering period noted in the listing (the page also references a minimum of two weeks in the arrival details). Applicants are advised to apply at least four weeks before their intended travel date to allow time for documentation and visa preparations.