About Program
As OPI midwife intern you will have the chance to observe and work in the maternity department alongside experienced local doctors and midwives. Please note that facilities here are under resourced and you are likely to witness difficult births, as well as complications that are not as common in western countries, such as malaria and typhoid. What you will experience though are highly dedicated and caring staff who work hard to ensure the women are supported as best they can though birth, and that their babies are well cared for.
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Program Highlights
- You will shadow experience doctors and midwifes at the maternity department
- Learn from local experts in hospitals in Ghana and traditional midwife from the community
- You will be able to go on medical outreach in rural communities for post-natal clinics to help mothers and their babies
- Attestation letter from both Ghana Health Service and OPI to boost your CV
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Location
Ghana is considered one of the most peaceful places in Africa, due to there longstanding stability in their economy and politics. This country is rich in history, which you can see in their UNESCO world heritage site that displays the effects of the slave trade and gold reserves. If you are looking to relax here, there is 335 miles of coastline that is ready to be explored.
