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Iten Hospital |
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Kenyan
Healthcare |
In Kenya all consultations and treatments
have to be paid for, there is no NHS, this means that many Kenyans
do not seek medical care till the symptoms are either acute or they
are in severe pain. Many people especially in the rural areas around
Eldoret are still suspicious of modern medicine and seek advice form
traditional medicine men: this often results in an unhappy ending
especially with Malaria.
Due to this you may well see extreme
cases of illness and symptoms that you would never gain experience
of in the Western world. Allowing you to gain valuable knowledge and
experience of third world medicine.
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Where |
The hospital is located just on the edge of Iten
town, which is 45 mins from Eldoret. Iten is a small but busy town
and is home to the council offices for the region, it is on the edge
of the Elgeyo Escarpment, a 7000ft drop!. There are stunning views
across the Kerio Valley and the trip down the escarpment is always
one to remember. |
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Facilities |
The hospital offers a full range of Health
Care but is constantly under pressure from lack of suitable
equipment, funds and staff. Services include:-
Clinic
Maternity
In Patients
Out Patients
Laboratory
Operating Theatre/ Surgery
Pharmacy
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Activities |
Activities |
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Medical &
Healthcare |
You will be
able to really expand your med experience and use your skills. Depending on your experience you will be
able to observe and assist the nurses & doctors in a wide range of tasks.
You could be observing and assisting with all types of patients from
inoculations to malaria cases, mother & baby care, operations plus every day
procedures such as equipment preparation, record keeping, laboratory
work, blood screening, pharmacy etc.
If you are already qualified then you will
be able to take a specific role within the hospital and share your
knowledge with the staff. |
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Counselling |
The hospital organise several HIV & Aids Awareness and Care of
Patients Program, This is an ideal opportunity for people
who have skills in occupational therapy, psychology, counselling etc
etc or simply people with good common sense! |
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Your
Skills |
You do not need to have any experience but
must be committed and enthusiastic to help and learn. If you already
have some training then the hospital offers great opportunities to
put this into practice. If you are skilled whether it is in medical
care or as a builder then you will find the feeling of helping out
very rewarding. If you have no
experience you will receive training form a qualified nurse or
doctor in
basic procedures such as taking blood pressure, temperature, swabs,
wound dressing, patient care, record keeping, equipment
sterilisation the list is endless. Post A level, pre med and med students are all
welcome. |
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Accommodation |
You will stay in Iten town either in local
lodgings or with a local family, the accommodation will be basic but
clean and only a short walk from the hospital and close to all
amenities. |
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Placement Cost |
6 weeks £995 subsequent weeks ONLY £35 per
week (please see breakdown on booking and prices page) |
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