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ORGANIZATION: Mercy Ships South Africa

Mercy Ships has a number or Technical, General and Medical volunteer opportunities available on their 2 hospital ships serving alongside the coast of Africa in Sierra Leone and Madagascar. Please visit our website to view our opportunities and apply.

Website: https://opportunities.mercyships.org

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About Mercy Ships South Africa

Location:

80 Main Road, Lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape 7945, ZA

Mission Statement

Mercy Ships is a global humanitarian organisation who uses hospital ships to deliver free, world-class health care services, capacity building and sustainable development to those without access in the developing world.

Description

Over 50% of the population lives within 100 miles of the coast. Many nations lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities and personnel. Mercy Ships deploys hospital ships to provide direct medical care to patients with unmet surgical needs.

Mercy Ships works with host nations to strengthen existing health systems and improve access to quality healthcare for all.

Since 1978, more than 2.86 million people have benefited from the services provided. Volunteer medical professionals treat life threatening tumours, cleft lip and palate repairs, reconstructive plastic surgeries for severe burn-related injuries, hernia repairs, cataract removal, correction for orthopaedic deformities (club foot, bowed legs and other severe abnormalities), obstetric fistula repair and dental care

CAUSE AREAS

Faith-Based
Health & Medicine
International
Faith-Based, Health & Medicine, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Toamasina, 501Madagascar

SKILLS

  • Children Medical Services
  • Human Resources Training & Development
  • Administrative Support
  • Program Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Faith-based Leadership

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 2 weeks to 2 years
  • Each volunteer opportunity has specific requirements in terms of qualifications and experience. Please review our website for more info - https://opportunities.mercyships.org/

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