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  • Locations: Arusha, Tanzania
  • Program Terms: Fall, Fall I, Fall II, Fall III, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Semester I, Semester II, Spring, Spring Break, Spring I, Spring II, Spring III, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter, Winter Break
  • Program Sponsor: Intern Abroad HQ 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Guest House Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Education, Health & Human Services, Health Science, Internships, Pre-Health, Pre-med, Public Health
Program Type: Internship Abroad
Program Description:
Neonatal Tanzania
Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Neonatal Care & Children's Health Internship in Tanzania.

Neonatal Care & Children’s Health internships provide an ideal opportunity to gain practical experience and insight into intensive and specialist care for newborns and young children. Under the guidance of healthcare professionals, interns should come prepared to gain insight into the unique perspective of African healthcare conditions and approaches.

Interns in Arusha are accommodated together on one of the city’s most top-rated guest houses, located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood (just 15 minutes from town center). Living is safe, clean, modern and comfortable, including 24/7 gated security, housekeeping, and a live-in local coordinator.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for university/college students at various levels of their relevant medical/healthcare studies. Recent graduates and qualified Doctors, Nurses and Physicians Assistants are accepted.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English. However, you can expect that some patient interactions will be carried out in local languages. Your supervisor will be available to debrief these sessions in English with you afterwards.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Internship Details

Interns cater to the wider Tanzanian community, shadowing a range of medical professionals in the children’s ward and neonatal intensive care unit. You will learn how staff manage their patients, supporting young children and newborns during vulnerable periods, treating birth abnormalities and those who need surgery or suffer from genetic and metabolic deficiencies. Neonatal mortality rates are high in Tanzania, so you will also need to be prepared to assist with:
  • Infant weight checks and measurements
  • Taking vital signs and other routine health checks
  • Documenting health history
  • Assisting with collecting correct medication/prescriptions

For placements, interns will travel like a local, walking or taking public transport to their placement each day.

Note that supervision on these internships is handled by a range of medical professionals. Interns must expect to work in a multidisciplinary team. Depending on your medical department and variations of your daily roster, this may include nursing teams, doctors, or other department heads. Such team members are in the best position to provide guidance, direction, and answer questions as it will pertain to current duties and responsibilities. Therefore, there is not one sole supervisor throughout, as interns interact with a range of local staff in various positions, deferring to their expertise and instruction. Outside of the placement supervision, interns additionally have access to support from the Program Director, who oversees placement allocation.
 
Program Highlights

Intern Abroad HQ's Tanzania programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply

Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.
 
  • Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
  • Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
  • Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.
 
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