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Health Care Project

Midwifery

 

  • PLACEMENT LOCATION: Kilinochchi, Piliyandala and Galle

  • ROLE: To gain valuable midwifery knowledge by observing midwifery procedures within a variety    of different units

  • TYPES OF PLACEMENTS: Hospitals and outreach work

  • REQUIREMENTS: None

  • ACCOMMODATION: Host family, Hostel

  • LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 4 weeks

  • START DATES: Flexible

 

We have Midwifery internships based in Galle , Piliyandala and also in Kilinochchi .You could intern in a variety of maternity units such as pre-natal, labor wards, theatre, and post-natal.

 

There are also opportunities to spend time at a hospital specializing in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This will give you a well-rounded understanding of medicine and healthcare in Sri Lanka.

We also organize regular medical outreach work and workshops for our medical interns. Although not always directly related to Midwifery, this will give you a greater understanding of the medical system in Sri Lanka.

 

On a monthly basis, you can travel to a local town to carry out basic medical checks on the local community, while being supervised and supported by qualified doctors. This provides you with the opportunity to carry out vital work in a community based environment.

 

 

Nursing

 

  • PLACEMENT LOCATION: Kilinochchi , Ragama , Galle and Colombo

  • ROLE: To gain knowledge by observing local nurses and other medical staff at work

  • TYPES OF PLACEMENTS: Hospitals and outreach work

  • REQUIREMENTS: None

  • ACCOMMODATION: Host family, Hostel

  • LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 4 weeks

  • START DATES: Flexibl

 

 

Swarnabhoomi outreach work in Sri Lanka, offering the opportunity to carry out vital work in a community based environment. We organize regular medical outreach work and workshops for our medical interns. This will give you a greater understanding of the medical system in Sri Lanka. Alongside qualified medical staff, you could help carry out basic medical checks on the local community. You may also be given the chance to visit local schools and centers to give presentations and raise awareness about various healthcare issues.

 

Interns also have the opportunity to attend a monthly seminar held by a local doctor to provide more information about any procedures you have observed at the hospitals and answer any questions you may have.

 

You will live with a local host family while interning in Sri Lanka. In your free time you will be able to explore the coast and towns of the region with the vibrant Swarnabhoomi volunteer community.

 

 

Dentistry

 

  • PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Kilinochchi, Kandana , Piliyandala  and Colombo

  • ROLE: To observe and assist with skilled dentists and dental staff whilst learning about the Dentistry practice in a developing country

  • REQUIREMENTS: None

  • TYPES OF PLACEMENTS: Hospitals, Schools and outreach work

  • ACCOMMODATION: Host family, Hostel

  • LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 4 weeks

  • START DATES: Flexible

 

As a Dentistry intern, your role will be mainly to shadow and observe staff. You will witness a variety of dental procedures and general oral health-care. Previous interns have also taken part in outreach programs providing general oral health care to children in outlying communities.

 

Our dentists in Sri Lanka are eager for you to learn from them. Using your initiative and showing willingness and also volunteering to help staff with their duties will ensure that your experience is worthwhile and you become part of their team.

 

Your exact working hours will usually be decided on a weekly basis, in cooperation with your supervisor and a Swarnabhoomi staff member.

 

While interning in Sri Lanka you will live with a host family. This will be a wonderful experience as you can be involved in day-to-day life and can learn about Sri Lankan culture. Outside of work there is a lot to see and do in Sri Lanka and an enthusiastic volunteer community to experience it with.

 

Public Health

 

  • PLACEMENT LOCATION: Kilinochchi , Ragama Boys Town and Piliyandala

  • ROLE: To work in the field of healthcare and provide basic health services to the local community

  • REQUIREMENTS: None

  • ACCOMMODATION: Host Family, Hostel

  • LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 2 weeks

  • START DATES: Flexible

 

As a Public Health intern, you will work alongside with our project coordinator, who is a registered nurse with more than decade of experience. Together, you will conduct home visits to people living in Kilinochchi. We work with Divisional Secretariat, Municipal councils, or the local authorities to determine which families and communities require the most urgent medical assistance.

 

During a home visit, you will assist with conducting non-evasive testing. These tests include urine testing using multistix, which are basic diagnostic tools used to reveal the main functions of body organs that may need treatment. These multisix are highly accurate and help give a broader clinical insight into a patient’s health.

 

You will also test for blood pressure. It is important to note that throughout these tests, you and the other interns will never use needles for any procedure. Once these tests have been concluded, you might need to refer cases to a nearby government-funded clinic. The clinic might also provide transport for patients to relevant and appropriate hospitals or doctors if available.

 

Common conditions requiring further assistance may include:

 

High blood pressure/hypertension

High blood sugar levels

Lethargy

Loss of appetite

Arthritis and related conditions

Pain management in general

Typhoid

Dehydration

Stroke

Cerebral palsy (for physical therapy)

 

In addition, you will also have the opportunity to provide basic health services for children at kindergartens. This is a wonderful way to help children and these activities also tie in with a greater holistic approach to public health.

 

Testing or evaluation procedures at the kindergartens may include:

 

Skin disorders

Anemia (through physical symptoms)

Chest problems

Abnormal behavioural patterns

Social and emotional well-being

Basic teeth checks

 

On certain days, you will spend time working in the office. Here, you will work on analyzing and reporting on your findings. You will complete basic care plans after each home (and kindergarten) visit, as well as follow-ups and evaluation of intervention. These plans will work in combination with our medical management plans in order to track and monitor long-term outcomes. These care plans are basic and our staff will help you complete them.

 

Public Health internships in Sri Lanka are available for shorter periods than 4 weeks. While you will be able to gain valuable medical experience on a short-term trip, we recommend staying for a longer period to allow yourself more time to get to know the local medical system, see more of a variety of conditions and procedures, and develop stronger relationships with local medical staff.

 

Interns seeking a different cultural experience have the option of participating on a more unique project for one week at the end of their project. For more information, please visit the Swarnabhoomi Project page. Our Combinations Page explains how you can combine not only projects, but also destinations.

 

Physical Therapist

 

  • PLACEMENT LOCATION: Kilinochchi , Piliyandala and Colombo

  • ROLE: To provide care and support for patients while learning from trained local staff

  • REQUIREMENTS: Interns should be a minimum of 18 years old

  • TYPES OF PLACEMENT: Hospitals

  • ACCOMMODATION: Host family

  • LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 2 weeks

  • START DATES: Flexible

 

If you prefer, you can work in a care home with disabled children. Children here benefit from one-on-one treatment that is not just physically beneficial, but can also help stimulate them mentally too. This is a placement with severely disabled children and the work will be intense. Anyone who has physical therapy experience can provide vital assistance to this care home.

 

You will live with a local host family while interning in Sri Lanka. In your free time you will be able to explore the coast and towns of the region with the vibrant Swarnabhoomi volunteer community.

 

International Medical Internship

 

  • PLACEMENT LOCATION: Kilinochchci , Piliyandala and Ragama

  • ROLE: To work in a number of different departments observing and learning from experienced local doctors and nurses

  • TYPES OF PLACEMENTS: Hospitals and outreach work

  • MAIN DEPARTMENTS: General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternity, ENT, and Pediatrics.

  • REQUIREMENTS: None

  • ACCOMMODATION: Host family

  • LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 2 weeks

  • START DATES: Flexible

 

Your exact role within the hospital will be determined by your level of medical experience as well as the enthusiasm and effort which you show to the local staff. On arrival you will be introduced to your supervisor. Their role is to ensure that you are able to learn as much as possible during your internship.

 

There are also opportunities to spend time at a hospital specializing in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This will give you a well-rounded understanding of medicine and healthcare in Sri Lanka, and in the developing world in general.

 

You will live with a local host family while interning on your Medicine internship. In your free time you will be able to explore the coast and towns of the region with the Swarnabhoomi volunteer community.

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