PEDIATRICS
Thimphu, Bhutan - National Referral Hospital (NRH)
HVO Volunteers will provide training to the pediatricians, general medical duty officers, and nurses in the Pediatric Department in both in-patient and out-patient services. The focus areas for training include: general pediatrics, resuscitation of the newborn, pediatric nursing, neonatology and developmental pediatrics. HVO volunteers are responsible for providing presentations and clinical teaching and training. General pediatricians are preferred for the first nine months of the program, although sub-specialists will be considered. HVO Volunteers for this program must hold a current license, be board certified/eligible in pediatrics, and be available to volunteer for one month assignments.
Managua, Nicaragua - Hospitals Infantil Manuel Jesus Rivera & Fernando Velez Paiz
This program is designed to improve pediatric care by increasing the knowledge among pediatric faculty, residents, nurses and community health workers in the following areas: Neonatology, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Burn Management and Community Outreach and Public Health. Volunteers participate in rounds, provide presentations and hands-on demonstrations. Assignments are for one month with sub-specialists considered for two week assignments.
Kampala, Uganda - Makerere University & Mulago Hospital
This program is designed to strengthen the capacity of the Department of Pediatrics & Child Health to undertake research, conduct training, and effectively promote child health care. Volunteers participate by attending hospital rounds, grand rounds, and providing presentations. Pediatricians in active practice or academia are recruited as well as third year residents if paired with an attending. Assignments are 4 weeks.
Vieux Fort, St. Lucia - St. Jude Hospital
St. Jude Hospital experienced a major fire September 09, 2009. The Hospital has been completely evacuated and is now located at the George Odlum Stadium a few miles away from the hospital site. The majority of services have been reestablished with approximately 50 60 beds available. Previous volunteers to the site preferred. Assignments are 2 to 4 weeks.
To learn more about these programs, contact the HVO office and speak to a recruiter or fill out a Contact Us form. Copies of the complete program description are available on the HVO KnowNET. To find further information on volunteering with HVO visit the Volunteer Toolkit.