Summary:
Join the Medical Volunteer Program in Cusco, Peru, organized by IVHQ, and contribute to improving access to healthcare in low-income communities. As a medical volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work in hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities while learning about the Peruvian healthcare system. By assisting local doctors and nurses, you will help to enhance the quality of healthcare services available to the local population. The program offers affordable fees, including accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation, and 24/7 support.
Sponsor:
IVHQ
Location:
Cusco, Peru
Fees:
- Starting from $470 for 1 week
- Affordable options available for longer durations
Requirements:
- Qualified medical professionals or medical and nursing students at any level of training.
- Some experience in a clinical setting.
- Other medical professionals may be eligible, but specific fieldwork cannot be guaranteed.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting local doctors and nurses in low-income communities.
- Providing care in hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities.
- Helping with general check-ups, distributing medications, feeding, bathing, and companionship.
- Assisting in workshops and providing patients with much-needed support.
- Shadowing and assisting local medical professionals in more hands-on tasks.