Psychology & Mental Health in the Community

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Experience a life changing cultural journey to Africa.
  • Gain perspective of how developing nations keep their cultures alive in our modern fast changing world.
  • Become more passionate about healthcare and gain a sense of community!

Highlights

  • Experience a life changing cultural journey to Africa.
  • Gain perspective of how developing nations keep their cultures alive in our modern fast changing world.
  • Become more passionate about healthcare and gain a sense of community!
  • Make memories you will never forget with people from all over the world sharing your experience with you.
  • See some of the most incredible nature scenes in the world including Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Hot Springs, waterfalls and so much more.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Work with a Psychiatry team treating people with severe mental health issues including, drug/alcohol, prison facilities, home visits and community outreach campaigns.

    Are you thinking about volunteering abroad? Take on this amazing opportunity to add depth to your work experience and portfolio. Work with some of the most underprivileged, at risk and vulnerable people to learn compassion, care and the complexities of healthcare in a developing nation.

    The Problem

    Men

    Over het programma

    Are you thinking about volunteering abroad? Take on this amazing opportunity to add depth to your work experience and portfolio. Work with some of the most underprivileged, at risk and vulnerable people to learn compassion, care and the complexities of healthcare in a developing nation.

    The Problem

    Mental disorders are very common in almost all countries of the world, and are known to largely affect socioeconomic development and growth. The global DSM-IV disorders lifetime prevalence is estimated to be between 18.1% and 36.1%, with no significant difference between high and low and middle income countries. Tanzania is no different. Despite guidelines from WHO for mental health service frameworks, the country still struggles with successful treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from mental illness. Large numbers of people also suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, suicide attempts and many of whom go untreated leading to more complex clinical and social issues. Limited in-patient facilities, resources and qualified professionals competent to treat complex cases mean many remain untreated for years.

    There is huge stigma surrounding mental illness in Tanzania, particularly when dealing with ailments or complaints that cannot be easily identified or understood. This oftentimes delays people seeking treatment or support which can have severe and destructive life outcomes. Because of this, the majority of the work needed to be done in reaching people that need help is in the community and through bold awareness campaigns countering stigma. Many people will not make it to the few mental health treatment facilities scattered around the region.

    Culture also has a huge role to play in supporting the community in creating mental wellness. Traditional and religious beliefs provide a powerful backdrop on how mental health is understood and navigated in communities. Beliefs can also play into health seeking behaviours, where people may seek out religious leaders and/or traditional practitioners for help and understanding before seeking psychiatric or medical diagnosis and treatment. A large proportion of the population still attribute supernatural reasoning for mental health issues, lessening the amount of people readily seeking psychiatric treatment or western based psychological treatment support.  


    About the project

    A multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and nurses provide psychiatric and wellness services at a health centre in the Kisongo area of Arusha. The team conduct the majority of their services within the community, during home visits in patients homes or in recovery centres based in the community. Additionally, they conduct a large amount of educational and awareness training, workshops, campaigns and radio shows promoting mental health services and encouraging the public to become more informed about mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding seeking psychiatric treatment. 

    Location: Kisongo, Arusha

    What they do: 

    • Psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, treatment 

    • Treatment through psychopharmaceuticals: medication administration

    • Treatment through talk therapy using the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy model

    • Intensive family therapy and family counselling sessions

    • Addiction support: Drug and alcohol addiction support at recovery and sober living houses

    • Referrals for severely ill patients for in patient treatment

    • Suicide prevention and awareness

    • Education and awareness around depression 

    • Trauma support and treatment through intensive treatment

    • Community and home visits.

    Criteria:

    • 18 years old +

    • 2nd year + Undergraduate University Student: 

    For experienced interns: 6 months + experience for professional candidates from related professional backgrounds only

    • Background in mental health work, counselling, psychiatry, social work, occupational therapy, addiction and rehabilitation, community mental health, nursing, medicine.

    Educational background

    • Psychology; Medicine; Nursing; Mental Health; Social Work; Occupational Therapy 

    Minimum duration: 2 weeks

    Times of the year it would be unavailable (school holidays etc):

    • None

    Soft skills:

    • Self direction when situations appear unclear/unambiguous

    • Entering environments where local customs, safety awareness and local regulations should respected

    • Acceptance and understanding of strong cultural differences

    • Situations or scenarios that can feel overwhelming or unmanageable

    • Lack of basic resources; funding, equipment and additional staffing

    • Working in rural settings with no modern conveniences

    • Long distance travel (risk assessed as: safe)

    The Patients

    The team receives patients at their treatment facility, but conducts a large proportion of their work on home visits and within the surrounding community.

    The patients have a varying scope of mental health complaints or presentations most commonly:

    • Depression and suicidal ideation

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Substance induced psychosis

    • Drug and alcohol addiction

    • Schizophrenia

    The lead Clinical Psychiatrist will offer identification of the patients individual symptoms, diagnosis and treatment based on the patient reports, history and assessment of any other contributing reports or factors. 

    The Mission

    In partnership with District Executive Director His Excellency Suleiman Hamis Msumi and his dedicated team, our interns have been invited to join an innovative program to support the work of their lead Clinical Psychiatrist providing mental health support in the community. Our interns will work alongside an experienced and qualified team with patients that are struggling with mental health issues. The team’s long term goal is to establish their clinic as a wellness centre providing holistic treatment and preventative healthcare. .

    Intern activities

    • .Working under supervision with a qualified member of staff

    • Attending patient assessment during clinics at the health centre

    • Attending home visits 

    • Attending rehabilitation facility visits where assessments, treatments or group sessions are conducted

    • Attending counselling and therapy sessions: Medication administration, Psychotherapy or CBT treatment

    • Helping with documentation and report writing

    • Helping with data collection and research implementation

    • Attending weekly team meetings for evaluations and case discussions

    • Assisting with awareness campaigns: community workshops, radio campaigns and other activities related to reaching the broader community.

    Project Management

    • Contributing ideas for improvement and continued development of the project

    • Contributing own theoretical knowledge or work experience: exchanging ideas and knowledge with the team.

    Training and supporting the staff: 

    • Experienced interns are welcome to give presentations on ideas that can build on the work the team is already doing.

    How will you get around?

    Please note this project is 45-60 mins travel. Additional travel between patient visits and work sites in the community. For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel across town to reach various work sites, this is a demanding role that requires dedication. You will also need to budget for your own lunch or make a small contribution to join the school lunch of rice, beans and vegetables. 

    Important VISA & Permit Information

    You will be required to pay for a VISA work assignment. Please note this is a legal requirement and your responsibility. Please enquire for more details.





    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Your typical day will usually begin very early, beginning with a ward round of doctors assessments and receiving a handover of your patients. You will support your supervising colleagues with care of your patients that need to be treated. You will either observe or assist in managing the care and ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Your typical day will usually begin very early, beginning with a ward round of doctors assessments and receiving a handover of your patients. You will support your supervising colleagues with care of your patients that need to be treated. You will either observe or assist in managing the care and needs of those patients for the day. Your day can be either very hectic and extremely challenging or slow and very quiet. You will need to be motivated, resilient and work well in a team in order to get the best out of your experience. 

    What will your schedule look like?
    07:30 Breakfast
    08:00 Report to placement
    12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
    15:00 Placement ends

    The rest of the day will be yours to relax and enjoy what the town has to offer you!


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Arusha provides an array of activities to get involved in during your free time. Explore the numerous walking trails, enjoy the large amount of cafe's bistro's and local food in town. There is a newly built mall in the town centre which also now has a cinema complex and more places to relax. There ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Arusha provides an array of activities to get involved in during your free time. Explore the numerous walking trails, enjoy the large amount of cafe's bistro's and local food in town. There is a newly built mall in the town centre which also now has a cinema complex and more places to relax. There is a vibrant night life on most evenings in Arusha, whether you want to enjoy a quiet drink, watch outdoor cinema or go dancing. 

    Night life

    The social life in Tanzania is amazing, because Tanzanians are so open, friendly and love a good laugh. Tanzanian’s are famous in East Africa for their partying. They really do know how to have a good time. Their DJ’s and musicians are some of the best in Africa and there are many bars, clubs and restaurants popular amongst tourists and volunteers where you can let your hair down and socialise with locals and people from across the world.

    Siret Trip Adventures provide a unique opportunity for our special volunteers to experience more of Africa's beauty. Take a scenic weekend walking tour of the lush rolling foothills of Mt Meru or a breathtaking day trips to some the world's most admired national reserves. Arusha is packed with opportunity to experience unique and unforgettable outdoor adventures. 

    What else is there to do?

    There are endless possibilities. Most volunteers rave about climbing Kilimanjaro. This usually takes about a week, so ensure you organise this with us before you arrive. Take advantage of this amazing tourist treasure.

    Hot springs

    An oasis in the middle of a barren landscape. The hot springs are truly magnificent. This can be organised as a day trip at any time. 

    The Waterfalls

    Another hot favourite. Hiking across lush vegetation to the spectacular waterfalls.

    Safari

    Ah yes, what Tanzania is world famous for. Safari is once in a lifetime adventure that is unique to the Africa experience. Unforgettable and jaw dropping landscapes is what is promised. This will need you to sacrifice some days, so please ensure you organise this long in advance. 

    Tour packages, Safari's and cultural experiences are all available. 


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Counselling, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work op Minimum of 2nd University Degree or Diploma niveau

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    CV, Medi Trip application form, proof of qualifications and two character references

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    At least in Year 2 of University Minimum of 6 months experience working in a mental health.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 17:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Medi Trip

    • Volunteer placement facilitation-full program scheduling 
    • Placement supervision
    • Pre-arrival support & preparation of your project/work placement
    • Airport pick up 
    • Orientation (usually begins on a Monday
    • Accommodation Room & Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
    • Daily in-person availability of coordinators
    • EXCLUDES

      • $50 USD per week Clinical Practice Fee (please note this is government fee and not a donation)
      • Airport transport on departure (can be arranged)
      • VISA and PERMIT fees

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kilimanjaro International Airport

    PICK UP POINTS:
    Kilimanjaro Airport
    Arusha Airport
    Arusha Bus station

    Accomodatie

    Our volunteers stay in a newly refurbished volunteer house with modern amenities for a comfortable guest house experience.

    • Conveniently located in town
    • Housekeeping daily
    • Hot showers
    • WiFi
    • Beautiful spacious grounds 
    • Gated security with electric fencing and intercom entry. 

    Private double bedrooms available on request.

    Eten & Drank

    Breakfast and Dinner

    • Continental breakfast with, eggs, toast, variety of fruit! Coffee & Tea.
    • Dinner Mondays to Fridays. Kitchen facilities available at weekends.
    • We have a filtered water cold/hot water dispenser to save on buying bottled water and make sure you keep hydrated with clean and safe water!

    And of course the kitchen is yours to use! We have a fabulous chef who can guide you to local supermarkets if you want to buy your own personal food and snacks!

    During orientation you will be shown tasty and affordable places to get lunch during your work day. You will have a good variety of local and western food places. There are amazing cafe's, bistro's and affordable western restaurants to enjoy a burger, salad, seafood etc!

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Tanzania. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Tanzania biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Tanzania dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Tanzania. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Aim to arrive on a Sunday.

    Orientation begins on the first Monday of each week. 

    Work placement will begin the next day.

    Placements still available during public holidays. 

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 733€
    4 weken 1.008€
    8 weken 1.466€
    10 weken 1.746€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 2.025€
    Gemiddelde kosten 267€/week

    Programmakosten

    267€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Medi Trip gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Medi Trip

    Uitstekend 4.8 rating (80 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2014

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Pearl

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

    Medi Trip is the volunteer specialists in Tanzania for gap years, students, nurses, doctors and inspired travellers.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

     Medi Trip - Company Profile

     Medi Trip is a limited company registered in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in November 2014 by current Director Pearl Sakoane (Nogi) (Chief Executive Officer). Pearl is a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK), who graduated from King's College London and holds a Psychology Bachelors (with honours) degree from the University of Greenwich, London. She's worked in General Nursing, as a Research Nurse/Assistant on a research team with Kings College London, in a mental health rehabilitation facility and as a maternity care assistant along 10 years in the health care system in the UK. She also interned in Tanzania as a student and returned with the idea of establishing Medi Trip, going on to win the national Edith Cavell Leadership Award in 2015, featured in the Telegraph newspaper amongst other publications. 

    Medi Trip - Volunteer Programs

    Medi Trip specialises in bespoke volunteer programs for healthcare professionals and individuals passionate about making a real difference. We aim to facilitate volunteering experiences in healthcare facilities and within the community. The aim is to create the opportunity for individuals from different countries to learn, share knowledge of best practice, discuss areas of mutual concern and exchange ideas Medi Trip offer volunteer placements to doctors, nurses, students, healthcare/medical assistants and allied healthcare professionals. Some professionals want to share their expertise and experience, others choose to learn in an environment completely removed from their regular area of practice. 

    The main goal is to share knowledge amongst both local and foreign professionals. Meds Trip's volunteers have the opportunity to understand the socioeconomic and health implications of poverty within a developing nation. They experience first hand the care of vulnerable patients within a healthcare system with limited resources. 

    We are different from other volunteer companies in that Medi Trip specifically seek specialists or people with big ideas. Whether you want to simply use your clinical skills in different environment, help set up something new or want to raise awareness in a particular area of interest, we can help you realise your vision. Our purpose is to open up new possibilities for brilliant people. 

    At Medi Trip we are distinguished in being able to use our healthcare experience and expertise to pick the most suitable settings for our professional volunteers to experience. When you volunteer with Medi Trip, your volunteer placement would have been chosen specifically to suit your area of interest. Each of our placements are carefully assessed and selected for suitability to our professional volunteers, as well as how much contribution goes into the local health and social welfare. 

    80 beoordelingen · rating4.8

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    Leslie Stavig rating5

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