Placements of 3 + months are available for professionals with at least 2-3 years' post qualification experience. You may be assisting in a hospital or following the rehabilitation of leprosy patients in the community.
Opportunities available
- Nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Development workers
- Ophthalmologists
- Prosthetists
- Occupational Therapists
- Podiatrists
- Community Health Specialists
- Surgeons
- GPs
- Training
- Counselling
- Administration professionals
- IT professionals
- Finance professionals
- Fundraising professionals
- Advocacy professionals
- Media
- Database development
Skills needed:
- Able to train, conduct workshops and teach health education
- Working alongside other health professionals in the field of leprosy
- Admin and IT work
Qualities needed:
- Applicants are expected to have empathy with our Christian ethos, with a real interest in working in the mission overseas. Applicants should be in agreement with The Leprosy Mission's vision and values
- You should be physically and emotionally fit and able to cope with working in a developing country
- Good at working alongside others and able to cope with different cultures and ideas
- Adaptable and resourceful and able to use own initiative and determination
- You should also be fluent in English
Cost:
- The Leprosy Mission will provide board and lodging during the placement
- Applicants are required to raise own air fare and insurance and cover all costs for accommodation and food
For more information, please contact us.