Mission Africa offer Ministry Medical Elective's in Kenya, combining experience working in a Kenyan hospital and serving local ministry projects that Mission Africa partner alongside. Our Elective opportunities are part of our short term programme, Come See Go Tell which runs monthly beginning in January. This is a Discipleship Programme that focuses on Short Term Mission being all about transformation rather than just another trip! It considers the Biblical basis for mission, how we share the gospel in another culture and much more!
How do I know if a Ministry Medical Elective is the right fit for me?
Committed Christian
MA’s focus is to make Jesus’ name known. Therefore you must be a committed Christian to undertake your elective with us.
Willingness
Doing your elective with us will focus on observing what medicine looks like in another culture. If you have a willingness to learn and serve, this could be for you!
Location
Our elective hospitals are in Chigoria and Kikuyu Hospitals in Kenya and accommodation is provided within the hospital compounds.
Cost
We offer placements between 4 and 8 weeks, therefore the cost will differ slightly. It is estimated between £1500-2000
PCEA Chogoria Hospital
PCEA Chogoria Hospital is set in the lush countryside of the foothills of Mount Kenya. The hospital is medium-sized, serving the needs of the town of Chogoria and its surrounding communities. It offers the normal services - emergency department, general outpatient services, general surgery and maternity. It also has an ICU, kidney dialysis unit as well as CT & MRI services. The hospital has a well-established programme for medical students. In common with other PCEA hospitals, Chogoria hospital maintains a clear Christian ethos and witness.
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital has become one of the most community friendly hospitals in the region. The hospital has 4 main wards; Male, Female, Paediatric and Maternity. In-patient numbers are usually around 100. Services include; emergency department, outpatients, maternal and child health, a busy operating theatre, dental unit and an ART Programme (dealing with HIV/AIDS). The hospital also has an eye unit which provides highly specialised ophthalmic care throughout East Africa. On site there is also an orthopaedic rehabilitation unit with an active surgical programme. Students are invited to participate in morning prayers, outpatient clinics, emergency department and to assist in the operating theatre.
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