Currently Recruiting for Ob/Gyn Surgical Team Members
Overview
Ghana is located in Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d’Ivoire and Togo. Accra is the capital city of Ghana with a population of about 2,000,000 people. English is the official language of Ghana and is universally used in schools in addition to nine other local languages. The most widely spoken local languages are Ga, Dagomba, Akan and Ewe. Traditional religions accounts for two-fifths of the population. The Christian population also accounts for two-fifths of the total population and includes Roman Catholics, Baptist, Protestants, etc. The Muslim population (12 percent of the total) is located chiefly in the northern part of the country.
Climate:
The climate in Ghana is tropical. The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry; the southwest corner, hot and humid; and the north, hot and dry.
March Average High: 90° F / 32.2° C
March Average Low: 75° F / 23.8° C
Airport:
Kotoka (ACC)
Entry Requirements/Visas:
Passport: a valid passport (not expired) is required to enter the country
Visa: a visa is required to enter Ghana and must be obtained before you depart for Ghana. More information will be sent to you once accepted on this project.
Immunizations:
Yellow Fever Vaccination is required. Please check with a travel medicine physician/clinic, local health department, or Center for Disease Control (CDC) for recommendations.
Accommodations:
arrangements are in progress
Surgeries
We expect to do primarily OB/GYN surgeries at the Barnor Hospital. The patients will be pre-screened by our local partners. Medical personnel serving on this team will need to obtain a temporary license to serve in Ghana. More information will be sent to you once accepted on this project.
About Your Project Director
Collins Antwi is the MMI National Director for Ghana. Collins is also a staff member of our principal partner in Ghana, Sight for Africa. Collins is an excellent leader and is looking forward to having you on the team. He loves to have people come that are committed to help the poor in his country.
