PHASE Worldwide has developed a short-term programme for experienced GPs to participate in teaching, mentoring, and supporting staff who work in remote health posts in Nepal. Since 2009, over 170 GPs have been to Nepal with around 30% of GPs returning for a second time.
Our volunteer programme is designed in a way that is beneficial to both Nepali and UK health workers. The programme gives short-term mentors an opportunity to experience life and healthcare in Nepal whilst helping to improve the primary care service in some of the poorest communities in the world.
GPs visit remote rural health centres for around one week, living and working with the local health workers who work in professional isolation. GPs are carefully briefed before their visit and given as much information as possible about what to expect, and what is expected of them.
The focus of the GP placement is not on treating patients but on teaching generic primary care skills and therefore ensuring sustainable development. It is a priority to reinforce good practice and not to undermine the patients’ confidence in the local health worker.
Am I eligible to mentor? You should:
If you are a retired GP and not sure whether you are eligible, then please contact us directly to discuss the opportunity with us further before making an application.
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