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Dental Health Volunteer Intern.

You will be assisting a team made up of dental care professionals and treats a wide range of patients, from children to the elderly. Examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions, using tools such as X-rays; Assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients; carrying out agreed clinical treatments, such as treating gum disease, restoring teeth affected by decay. Etc. Group volunteer are also welcome to the projects to provide a combination of volunteering in a stationary or mobile dental clinic setting along with the opportunity to trek or sightsee in various parts of the country.

The volunteer intern dental assistant will be asked to perform duties consistent with their training and experience under the direct supervision of a dentist. Working conditions are modest. Dentists work in operatories that include modern dental chairs, full operatory and sterilization function, x-ray capabilities, and limited lab facilities. Local dental assistants work chair side and provide translation assistance.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following;
Placements are suitable for anyone interested in volunteering or interning abroad. Our dental health care program is available for college, under graduate and recent graduate students taking a gap year or career break or for those professional anxious in sharing their professional knowledge, experience, and expertise.

To apply, complete our online application form and later send us your current CV (resume) and personal photo through email attachment. You would be contacted after your application has been received and reviewed. This opportunity is ongoing program and therefore any date can apply. You should be compassionate, patient, have a positive attitude and enthusiastic.

Location of Programs: Various locations in Accra and other parts of Ghana

Arrival Airport:  Kotoka international airport, Accra (airport code ACC)

Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday approximately 30 hours per week, all other times are free

Getting to the project: Dependent on location, 30 minutes to 1 hour multi-people taxi ride or commercial bus transporter (budget approximately US $10 per week)