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Gain a real hands-on medical laboratory experience in Ghana wirh SMWEF. Interns are placed in hospitals, clinics and research institutions to shadow qualified professionals and assisting with diagnostics.
SMWEF Ghana Biomedical/laboratory internship program provides hands-on experience in research, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and health science applications, giving interns the skills needed for careers as biochemists etc.
25 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Amount: € 30 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities
Description: Volunteer/interns contribute €30 per day to cover accommodation, 3 meals daily, airport pickup, invitation letter, in-country and project orientation, 24/7 in-country supervision from staff, project placement, t-shirt, sim card for internet & calls, maintenance, support for our sanitary pad project, certificate and reference letter upon request.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Gain a real hands-on medical laboratory experience in Ghana with SMWEF. Interns are placed in hospitals, clinics and research institutions to shadow qualified professionals and assist with diagnostics.
SMWEF Ghana Biomedical/laboratory internship program provides hands-on experience in research, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and health science applications, giving interns the skills needed for careers as biochemists, laboratory analysists, and scientific researchers.
Ghana is a home to top -tier laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, providing an ideal environment for interns to gain a real practical hands-on experience and professional mentorship.
Whether you are a premed students, graduates, lab science students, postdoc student, lab medical technician or professional seeking to practice and launch your biochemistry career, SMWEF Ghana laboratory assistant internship program provides a strong foundation for personal and professional growth as an intern.
As a medical laboratory assistant technician or intern in Ghana with SMWEF, you'll:
1. Observe and assist with handling and preparing of blood, stool, and other pathological specimens under supervision.
2. Gain exposure to hematology, chemistry, parasitology, microbiology, and serelogy units.
3. Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow safety procedures.
4. Collect, receive, evaluate and process various biological specimen for analysis.
5. Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner to produce reliable test results.
6. Review and verify test results, confirm panic values and abnormal results before release to clinicians.
7. Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory investigations and procedures.
This program is a year-round with flexible start dates
Interns participating in this laboratory internship program will engage in a very impactful and meaningful work experience focused on shadowing professionals in hospital or clinic settings. Interns begin the day with a wonderful sense of purpose arriving at the hospital or clinic facility, getting ready to contribute to the essential services provided by the facility.
You will immerse yourself within the facilities activities working alongside qualified and experienced supervisors committed to addressing vital global health issues.
Interns will have the opportunity to make an impact as the day progresses, attending and participating in meetings within the hospital facility, learning about the wonderful aspect of tropical diseases in Africa in underserved communities of Ghana.
Shifts & Schedule
Participants participate approximately 5-6 hours per day, 5 days per week depending on the workload available at the hospital or clinic. This internship schedule is flexible and may change depending on the activities by the hospital and the community needs such as weather conditions, outreach programs etc.
Intern Daily Activities
1. In the morning, interns collect and test samples at the lab.
2. In the afternoon, you'll handle patients data and participate in community outreach programs.
Weekends are free to explore whether participating in community health outreach programs or engaging in preventive health education while immersing yourself in local communities and their culture. You can also choose to explore the tour attraction sites in Ghana such as a visit to the Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, Canopy walkway, Museums, Art Centre, Markola Market, and Independence Square in Accra etc.
Participants applying for this program must have medical backgrounds or professionals in this field or alternatively student currently under study.
• Participants encouraged to be flexible, patient, open-minded, respect, abide by the rules of the placement activity, and willing to learn the culture of Ghana.
• Interns should communicate openly and respectfully with volunteer coordinators, supervisors etc regarding any challenges, schedule changes, or concerns.
• Safety instructions provided by the host organization should always be followed during activities and travel.
