Nursing and Medical Internship in South Africa
Want to visit Cape Town and learn about South Africa while gaining nursing/medical experience? We have placements available now!
All About the Internship
South Africa is equipped with both government-run public clinics and hospitals as well as private practices. The public venues are chronically underfunded and understaffed. The main issue in South African healthcare is that the population faces multiple burdens of disease, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, high maternal and child mortality, and high levels of injuries and non-communicable diseases. Through this nursing and medical internship, you will become familiar with both social and health-related issues the country faces while working in either a public (medical) or private (nursing) healthcare setting in Cape Town.
This internship can accommodate students specializing in dentistry, pediatrics, epidemiology, nursing, and more! This would also be a great placement for pre-med students or those interested in global health or hospital administration.
To learn more about the internship, visit our website to read up on all the details: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/project/nursing-and-medical-internship-in-south-africa
Getting University Credit
You may be able to gain university credit for your experience abroad. We recommend speaking to your study abroad advisor or academic department to learn more about your options. Many universities offer credit, and may classify our program as an internship, experiential education, a global experience or an academic experience, and here at Kaya we can work with you to meet any specific requirements your university may have.
Your institution may already be affiliated with Kaya to provide these credits, so ask a Kaya advisor for more details first!
Details, Costs and Deadlines
Start Date: Rolling start dates
Duration: 4-12 weeks (flexible)
Costs: Reference our website for costs
Requirements: Age 18+
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 30 hours per week
What is included in those costs?
- Accommodations: single room in a house with communal space; wi-fi and laundry included
- Airport: pick-up and drop-off from/to Cape Town International Airport
- Pre-departure support including Healthcare Ethics and Culture Documents
- On-the-ground-training including Cultural and Safety Orientation and project induction
- Support: 24-hour support including emergency contact numbers for the local team
- Internship guidance and supervision
What's not included?
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Transport to/from project
- Food: meals are not included
- Police/government background check: US and UK citizens will be processed through Kaya (admin fees apply); all other nationalities must provide local police check
- Any costs for COVID-19 PCR tests required pre-departure and in-country; other routine vaccinations
Contact our Placement Advisors at info@kayavolunteer.com if you have questions about costs, inclusions or anything else!
What about traveling during Covid-19?
As we prepare for a responsible return to travel, our priority at Kaya Responsible Travel is safety. We care deeply about the safety of both our participants and our host communities on the ground. With that in mind, we have developed and implemented extensive plans for selected projects in the Americas, Africa, and Asia where we can safely continue to carry out important work with our participants. You can learn about our reopening plans here.
Interested in Applying?
Apply through Handshake to express your interest and get contacted by one of our Placement Advisors. After they make contact, they can guide you through the process of choosing a Kaya program and submitting a formal application through our website. Our Advisors are friendly and ready to discuss any goals or challenges you wish to share; they can help you prepare to go abroad and answer any questions you may have about Kaya in general, our Covid-19 safety protocols, or specific internship/service opportunities.
Want to Talk to a Placement Advisor Before You Apply?
Not sure if this is the right experience for you? Have questions about costs, getting credit, traveling abroad, or more? Are you considering any other Kaya opportunities, like our Virtual Internships? Please do feel free to reach out to our Advisors, Tom Gore and Jess Palmer. They're ready to help - email them anytime at info@kayavolunteer.com.