Nursing interns in Arusha, Tanzania, will experience nursing care in a regional or community hospital environment. Interns work under the supervision of the nursing team in the diverse areas of the hospital, and rotation between departments is possible under supervision. Various departments include general medicine, surgical, theatres, outpatients, children’s wards, community health, and HIV outpatients.
We encourage interns to state any department preferences when applying. Interns are matched to their specific placement according to an analysis of their skills, experience, educational background, and duration of stay (as well as considering any preferences that have been communicated).
It is important to note that the pace of life in Arusha can at times be slower and less streamlined. When patient or work-flow at clinics is slow, interns must be adaptable, proactive, and willing to help where needed (as is appropriate, given the situation).
Healthcare facilities in Tanzania are unlike what you may be used to within your home country. There can be a general lack of adequate medication, as well as under-staffed facilities. Culture shock can be more pronounced and difficult in medical settings, especially when - due to limited funding and scarce resources - patients endure conditions that would be considered unacceptable in other parts of the world. Interns must come prepared to maintain a high level of professionalism, focus and compassion.
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Taking the first step is easy! Our team is here to provide friendly assistance, from your initial research and planning phases, right through until your internship completion. To get started, submit an application. It is free to apply and takes just 5 minutes.
