The Medical and Healthcare Elective in Kenya is designed to offer enthusiastic interns the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved communities. Interns in this program work in a variety of healthcare settings, primarily medical clinics and hospitals located in and around suburban Nairobi. Whether you're a medical professional, a student, or an aspiring healthcare worker, this program is an excellent chance to contribute to the improvement of public health in one of East Africa's most vibrant cities.
During your program you will get the chance to help in a range of different departments as well as encountering different illnesses that you may not necessarily come in contact with back home.
Some of the major departments where you can get involved in the hospital placement include –
Dental
Burns Unit for Children
Accident and Emergency
Outpatient
Maternity
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Maternal and Child Health
Surgery - 3 times a week
General Wards
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Unit (CCU for HIV/Aids and TB Patients)
Counselling Unit
Pharmacy
Laboratory
Where will I be doing the Elective ?
We place medical and nursing interns for placements in Nairobi, facilitating opportunities for students and qualified professionals from around the world at different hospitals and clinic projects throughout the city. Majority of the placements are located in suburban Nairobi or in slum communities of Nairobi. The placements are a mixture of smaller hospitals and Level 3 and Level 4 District hospitals.
Your placement location will be assigned based on the availability and logistical factors at the time. Please note that transport to and from the project is not included in the program fee. Your local coordinator will assist you in suggesting the most convenient travel options. Generally interns take Uber taxis to the placement, the cost of which can be shared among the interns. We recommend budgeting around $5-$7 per day for transportation expenses.
Sample Placement Profile - Tigoni District Hospital
Tigoni Hospital is a Level 4 District Hospital located at Kiambu West district within the Limuru constituency. The hospital has a total of over 200 beds and cots for the inpatient and outpatient departments. Services offered at the hospital include antenatal services, caesarean section, immunisation, tuberculosis diagnosis and treatments, family planning, radiology services and antiretroviral therapy to mention just a few. The number of patients visiting the hospital can vary on a daily basis.
Medical Elective Placements
Med Trips provides a variety of elective placements tailored to the specific needs of students training in the medical field. These include:
Medical Electives for aspiring doctors and medical students
Nursing Electives for future nurses and healthcare practitioners
Midwifery Electives for students specializing in maternal and newborn care
Dental Electives for dental students looking to gain experience in dental department in hospital
These electives are specifically designed to meet the learning objectives of students in the medical field. Whether you are still in training or a recent graduate looking to broaden your skills, this program offers valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Med Trips team in the UK as well as the in-country team in Kenya can help complete any paperwork required, provide risk assessments and sign off on hours to ensure the placement complies with your university requirements.
By joining the Medical Elective Project in Kenya, you’ll not only help improve healthcare outcomes in underserved areas, but you'll also gain invaluable work experience that will enhance your professional development.
