Medical Opportunities in Cameroon
Opportunities for medical professionals and medical students in Cameroon, West Africa are available at St Elizabeth General Hospital, Shisong and at Bafut Medical Centre, a separate Medical Centre specialising in physiotherapy. Three month minimum placements preferred. Cost: Three months approximately £2500. A popular hospital for medical electives, early application is advised. The toal cost includes air fares, visa, insurance, accommodation, subsistence and a donation towards the cost of Christians Abroad administration.
St Elizabeth Hospital, Shisong and Bafut Medical Centre are under the supervision of Franciscan Sisters who welcome people of all denominations and faiths. Shisong is a hospital with 350 beds and a cardiac centre where open heart surgery is performed. Shisong and Bafut are both in the remote North West Province. Shisong is 100 km north of Bamenda, the nearest large town, while Bafut is 20 km south west of Bamenda.
Travel from Douala airport is by hospital truck and can take all day. Once you are there, however, they can provide good safe accommodation with electricity, water, bathroom with shower, kitchen and living room in staff houses about five minutes walk from the Shisong Hospital or on site at Bafut.
For those who do not want to cater for themselves the hospital has a canteen that provides good cheap food. Most of the current expatriate staff eat there at least once a day. Water comes from springs but many visitors will still boil it or buy easily available bottled water. Satellite TV is available.
Country information: Cameroon High Commission, London.
Detailed information can be obtained from the St Elizabeth Hospital website: www.shisonghospital.org or directly from the hospital at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Could I be a Volunteer?
You could be a volunteer if you are:
resident in the UK (even if temporarily), mainland Europe, the USA or Canada
an effective communicator in English
willing to work within Christian communities and support their values and interests.
single, part of a couple or parent of a family.
Could possibly raise or can afford approximately £1500.
Christians Abroad will seek to match your circumstances with opportunity
What work would I do?
As a volunteer you might work with
Poor communities in Eastern Europe, Latin or Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific
Not for profit organisations such as schools, community projects and hospitals.
Projects supported by local Christian communities.
Your age, qualificaiton, skills and experience will be matched with the work that you can do.
How do I apply?
Read 'HOW IT WORKS' to understand what is expected of you and what might be expected of Christians Abroad and your placement.
Complete the APPLICATION FORM electronically and send it to recruit@cabroad.org.uk.
You will be contacted by telephone or e-mail in the first instance.