Midwifery Placements in Tanzania, Arusha
Government regional hospital - Our placements are based in the largest government-run institution in the area, with a busy maternity unit. Placements cover everything from delivery, neonatal, I.C.U, obstetrics and gynaecology and there are excellent opportunities and scope for hands-on work if students make themselves useful to supervisors.
Government district hospital - Although similar specialist placements are offered, the smaller district hospitals offer more basic care and your role will cover a wider variety of areas. Working alongside one supervisor allows you to develop your relationship with them and get more hands-on experience in a range of treatment and care, as well as get more involved in the whole patient journey.
Primary healthcare clinics - These are run by the council and can be very small and basic. Your role will cover a wider variety of areas and there are good opportunities in maternity work, paediatrics, vaccination programmes, malaria treatment and family planning.
Don't forget - if your preferred speciality is not listed, give us a call as we can usually accommodate most requests.
Split placements - If you are in Tanzania for more than three weeks, it's a brilliant place to do a split placement. We will give you time in both the regional or district hospital, or in the primary healthcare clinic. If you wish to travel further afield we can also arrange half your placement at our Dar es Salaam or Lake Victoria programmes.
Village Healthcare Experience - Tanzania is famous as the home of the Maasai tribe. To complement your city placement, we offer a fantastic opportunity to live in a rural village where you will spend a week working in a local dispensary. Although it is unlikely you will be involved in any deliveries, you will learn about primary healthcare within rural communities and may have opportunity to talk with them about family planning. Spending afternoons with a guide learning about Maasai culture is a unique cultural experience. Read more on our Maasai Village Healthcare experience page.
Check out case studiesfrom students that have taken their midwifery elective placement in Arusha.