Volunteer Doctor, South Africa

The Tshemba Foundation is inviting international doctors to address a critical health care gap in rural South Africa's north eastern provinces.

• Direct or indirect patient care in various departments of a public hospital and/or surrounding clinics.
• Postgraduate support to medical staff in training.
• Skills development and/or formal teaching for local staff.
• Administrative or management support, including clinical and quality improvement projects.
• Develop health interventions and protocols alongside local staff.

Volunteers receive free, safe and secure accommodation at the Volunteer Lodge located in Moditlo Private Game Reserve.

Flexible; a minimum of 8 weeks for generalist volunteers; shorter stays can be negotiated for specialists.

• A current medical license in good standing.
• Registration with ECFMG and the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• All registered physicians are welcome, with priority for Cardiologists, Radiologists, Family Physicians, Geriatricians, Neurologists, Dermatologists, Internists, Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, Gastroenterologists, Ophthalmologists and General Surgeons.

Interested physicians are encouraged to contact the Tshemba Foundation for further information.