As an medical intern, you will improve the quality of life for those in under-resourced communities. Find the medical internship that is right for you, whether it is working alongside healthcare professionals in Kenya, or focusing on home-based care in Zambia.
Why Join a Medical Internship Project With African Impact?
RESUME DEVELOPMENT
Enhance your CV with new skills and experiences.
SHARE YOUR SKILLS
Use your skills to enhance the health and well-being of others in need.
HEALTHCARE EXPOSURE
Focus on public healthcare in Zambia or be hospital-based in Kenya.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Immerse yourself in the culture of the area and build personal connections.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
It’s time to get hands-on & make your impact on communities.
Looking to Make Your Mark as a Medical Intern?
At African Impact, our community-focused medical and public health internships offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of African communities. By working directly with local healthcare providers and organizations, you’ll gain hands-on experience in addressing critical health challenges. Your work will contribute to improving access to quality healthcare, promoting disease prevention, and supporting public health initiatives. You’ll enhance your professional skills by gaining practical experience in areas such as patient care, health education, and community outreach. Immersing yourself in diverse cultures and understanding the complexities of healthcare delivery in Africa will develop your cultural competence.
Your contribution to sustainable healthcare solutions and empowering communities to improve their health outcomes will make a lasting impact. Join our network of passionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on global health. Your internship with African Impact will not only enrich your career but also inspire you to become a global health advocate.
Our Impact on Communities in Africa
Across our bases in Zambia and Kenya, our teams are committed to supporting the above Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations.
Why Choose a Medical Internship Project with African Impact
A medical internship in Africa offers a unique opportunity to expand your medical horizons and gain invaluable experience. By immersing yourself in the dynamic healthcare landscape of Africa, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop cultural competence, and contribute to addressing critical health challenges. This experience will not only enhance your professional skills but also inspire you to become a global health advocate.
At African Impact, the importance of internships never go unnoticed, and we can attest to the success of responsible volunteering in Africa for more than a decade.
Medical Internships FAQs
What is community development in Africa?
Community development is a holistic approach that encourages growth within a given community, focusing within the areas of empowerment, human rights, inclusion, social justice, self-determination and collective action. At its core, this concept stands by the belief that there should be fair and equal access to health, well-being, wealth, justice and opportunity, for everyone. Ultimately, the combination of community with development aims to uplift people’s living standards in a community, and the end-result of success is dependent on how people work together.
What are the 5 principles of community development?
Motivated by sustainable practices, your community development volunteer work will be a part of positive change in areas that lack opportunity for economic and social development in Africa. Here is a list of community development principles we follow at African Impact:
- Identify and address the problem area(s) within the community
- Identify stakeholders, and involve local citizens who are experiencing the problem(s)
- Identify innovative and alternative strategies whilst engaging in community discussion
- Identify resources that can benefit the community
- Implement the new strategies, and track the progress through regular evaluation
How does being an intern help communities?
At African Impact, we have unlocked how volunteering helps the community through each and every project. If you’re thinking about getting involved, then you’re in the right place! During your stay, you will discover the many ways that you can create action out of your thoughts and ideas. If you’re interested in projects that contribute to things like improving confidence, gaining new skills, meeting new friends, or giving back to charitable causes, then you will experience first-hand how being an intern is not only a benefit to the community, but also to you, the intern!
How will a community focused internship impact my future career aspirations?
This immersive experience will equip you with invaluable knowledge, practical skills, and cultural understanding, making you a more competitive and well-rounded candidate for future endeavors in areas of community work. You’ll gain valuable firsthand experience, develop professional networks, and potentially discover specific areas of community work that ignite your passion and guide your future career path.
