Public Health Internship Ghana

What is the Public Health Internship in Ghana all about?

The Public Health Internship Ghana covers basic health care services and awareness service in the local communities in and around Cape Coast. You will become an ambassador in promoting good health practices through a variety of public health outreach projects.

Ghana is an emerging country that is lagging behind with its health needs. For instance, the ratio of health professionals to citizens is very wide with about 1 physician for more than 5000  people. Also, most children are exposed to serious health hazards that are sometimes caused by irresponsible acts of the parents. This is mostly attributed to their ignorance or lack of education about some basic health elements. Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem whether it is under-nutrition, or obesity due to the lack of a balanced diet.

A greater majority of the Ghanaian population have very limited knowledge about how to handle some simple health issues which eventually leads to other severe complications.

By contributing to the initiative already in place as a public health intern, you will be able to contribute reducing this problem within a local community.

Why choose this Health Internship in Ghana?

• Learn about the healthcare system in Ghana and the challenges local professionals face.
• Contribute to international public health by providing an extra set of hands on local projects.
• Experience the Ghanaian way while making local friends and exchanging cultural differences.

Role of the Public Health Intern

As a Public Health Intern Ghana, you will extend a healing hand to people who cannot afford proper healthcare. You will be have the opportunity to work and shadow professionals at local hospitals and other local health centres. You will be involved with community medicine and preventative care. The ultimate objective is to assist in creating awareness on health issues and increase the resources of the local health institutions as needed at the time of your placement.

What skills do I need to be a Public Health Intern in Ghana?

Medical, biology, nursing and public health students are able to apply to this Public Health Internship Ghana placement. You will be required to submit a CV as well as go through a phone interview for the vetting process before your placement is confirmed.

Any health professionals wishing to contribute to this Cape Coast community are also welcome to come on a volunteer basis (speak to a Kaya advisor for more information). A good level of spoken English is also essential for this placement.

Travel during COVID times

The health and safety of our travelers and our local communities remain central to our plans for reopening countries and projects. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been adapting our programs and protocols to protect all those involved, and ask for everyone’s patience and collaboration as new rules are implemented in-country. For all projects, new standards of sanitation, procedures and social behaviors are in place, including new health and hygiene protocols and social distancing practices. You can read more here. Each location may be slightly different in the way they operate. We encourage you to inquire to your placement advisor to learn more about your specific project as you plan for your responsible return to travel!

While the COVID pandemic is still affecting travel, for this location, you are required to come vaccinated, and you will spend the first three nights in a hotel booked by our on-site team before joining your homestay. 

Read all about our project reopening response to COVID-19

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