🔴 Note for Applicants: This is an on-site international internship placement located in Accra, Ghana. Applicants are responsible for their flight, visa, accommodation and feeding. Are you ready and able to travel internationally to Ghana for this placement?
About the Role & Clinical Impact
Are you an aspiring medical, nursing, or public health student looking to gain unforgettable clinical exposure, develop global healthcare perspectives, and travel with purpose? SFLIG Volunteers invites passionate students and recent graduates to join our healthcare support program in Ghana.
In many rural and semi-urban communities near Kasoa, local clinics and maternal health centers operate with extremely limited staff and resources. This program gives you a rare opportunity to observe medicine in a developing world context, support local healthcare heroes, and participate in vital public health outreach.
What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities)
* Clinical Shadowing: Work alongside local Ghanaian doctors, nurses, and medical officers during clinical rounds, observing diagnoses, surgeries, and treatment procedures.
* Triage & Non-Invasive Support: Assist with basic, non-invasive patient check-ins under direct local supervision (measuring blood pressure, recording patient history, checking weights, and prepping charts).
* Public Health Outreach: Participate in organized community health screenings, tracking vitals for rural populations, and helping distribute basic health resources.
* Health Education: Help plan and deliver interactive public health workshops focusing on hygiene, nutrition, maternal health, or disease prevention in local schools and villages.
What We Are Looking For (Qualifications)
* Target Majors: Pre-Med, Nursing, Public Health, Biology, Exercise Science, Health Administration, or related fields. (Enthusiastic students from other majors passionate about public health are also welcome!)
* Skills: Strong empathy, active listening, cross-cultural curiosity, maturity, and a collaborative spirit. No formal medical certification required for observational tracks.
* Cultural Respect: An eagerness to learn about, respect, and fully immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture, traditions, and local clinical environments.
* Total Support Network: From comprehensive pre-departure prep and airport pickups to safe, shared volunteer housing, local orientation, and dedicated staff mentors, we ensure your trip is secure and highly organized.
* Work-Life Balance: Hospital and clinic placements run Monday through Friday, giving you long weekends to explore Ghana’s historic coastal forts, national parks, and vibrant markets alongside fellow global volunteers.
What Is Included in Your Secure Placement:
Safe Accommodation: Secure housing provided within a friendly volunteer house compound or local host family.
Logistics Support: Airport pickup upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and a comprehensive local orientation program.
24/7 Assistance: On-the-ground support from our dedicated local team and programmatic staff.
Academic Credit & Internship Path.” SFLIG Volunteers gladly collaborates with universities to help students secure academic credit. We provide official supervisor sign-offs, mid-term/final evaluations, and customized learning hours to satisfy your department’s internship. Upon successful completion, volunteers receive an official Certificate of Appreciation and formal Letters of Recommendation serving as long-term professional references for future academic or career goals as well as academic credit.
Please note: As a grassroots NGO, our international programs are self-funded. Selected participants cover an affordable, structured program placement fee that directly manages secure accommodation, local food, in-country staff operations, and community project donations. Placements operate all-year-round with highly flexible durations starting from a minimum of 2 weeks.
How to Apply: Apply directly here on Handshake! Our team reviews candidate profiles rapidly. You can also visit our website at www.sfligvolunteers.org or connect with our recruitment line on WhatsApp at +233 54 345 2300 to ask quick questions or instantly arrange a brief virtual meeting.