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.
Join us
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.
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
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
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.
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
