An Immersive Global Health Experience in Kenya

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children around the world?  Here’s your chance! Our OVI Children’s Hospital offers you an immersive global health experience in Kenya. You’ll learn, grow, and gain invaluable experience for your career in child health.

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OVI Children's Hospital Global Health Experience

Our local medical team is passionate about helping you learn and grow as a practitioner or student interested in global child health. With our program, you can repeat a weekly 50 hour certificate experience up to 12 weeks/600 hours at our hospital in Migori Kenya.


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Program Qualifications

Is this for me?

At OVI, we know health takes much more than medicine. Our program is open to a variety of  practitioners and students who are looking for global child health experience. We've included a few examples below!

Pre-Health & Health Science Students 
Medical Doctors
Physician Associates
Nurses
Physical/Occupational Therapists
Child Life Specialist 
Holistic/Ayurvedic Medicine Doctors 
Yoga & Meditation Practitioners
Nutritionists
Psychologists /MentalHealth Therapists
Social Workers
Hospital Administrators



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Opportunity Benefits

what can i expect?



Immerse yourself in Kenyan culture while learning about pediatric health

Learn from local medical professionals and gain unparalleled experience

Make lifelong connections and friendships with other child health professionals

Participate in local outreach and health education initiatives

Help us improve pediatric health in Kenya – and the world




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Program Track Options

can i customize my experience? 


The three track options for this program are medical, wellness, and custom clinical rotation placements or internships. The medical track focuses specifically on global medicine topics and patient care experiences. The wellness track is a holistic experience focusing on all the non-medical aspects of patient care at our facility. 

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Investment & Inclusions

What is included?

NBO Airport Pick-Up  

Sunrise Safari at Nairobi National Park

Nairobi Day Tour, Welcome Dinner, and Orientation 

Ground Transportation from Nairobi to Migori, Kenya 

Daily Pediatric Clinical Experience and Mentorship at OVI Children’s Hospital 

Nightly Accommodations at the Guest House in Migori, Kenya 

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at the hospital campus. 

 50-Hour Global Pediatric Health Certificate for Each Week (M-F) of Participation

Ground Transportation from Migori to Nairobi 

Farewell Brunch in Nairobi 

NBO Airport Drop-Off

7 Day Global Pediatric Health Experience: $1,995

Optional OVI Volunteer Extension: $495/week

 


“Its only people with pure heart and love who can put such a huge effort to give exclusive healthcare for children."

— Juliet okech, Kenya