Nicaragua June 10-17/2017, SR1313
This trip is now closed. Please check out our otther trip opportunities at www.ghotrips.org.
The Mission Focus will be providing the medical needs in a Christian context for:
- the women and children who live at the House of Hope
- the prostitutes within the city who come to the House of Hope for worship, bible study and microenterprise skills
- the surrounding community
Medical Content: Outpatient medical (will not include major surgical procedures)
Lodging: a local hotel where we will also take most of our meals and have times of fellowship together. There are 3-4 people per room. There are no separate rooms for married couples.
Personnel: up to 30 team members, including:
3 - 4 OB/GYN ( these positions are full for June 2017)
3 - 4 Pediatricians
2 - 4 Primary Care Physicians
3 Dentists (one of these spots can be a dental hygienist to do cleanings)
1 Dermatologist ( this position is full for June 2017)
1 Pharmacist ( these positions are full for June 2017)
2 Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
3 - 4 Nurses ( these positions are full for June 2017)
1 - 2 Cytotechnicians ( this position is full)
1 Ultrasonographer ( this position is full for June 2017)
3 - 4 personnel to assist in the pharmacy, triage, dental clinic and public health education ( these positions are full for June 2017)
1 - 2 Pastors (to take an active part in the Spiritual aspect of the team and work with the National Partners/Spiritual Counseling)
1 Physical Therapist
2 medical students/residents (these positions are full for June 2017)
Contact Team Leader Jillian Horner MD at [email protected] for more information.
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
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Financial
$2,410.00
$150.00
| $150.00 | Application fee (due upon applying) | |
| $1,360.00 | Project fee (due one week prior to trip) | |
| $700.00 | International Airfare* (approximate) (due upon ticketing) | |
| $200.00 | Domestic Airfare* (varies with starting location) | |
| $0.00 | (*Administrative credit will be made when exact costs available) |
Forms
Waiver of Responsibility Form Required
Your application is not complete until this form is completed.
Cancellation Form
Downloadable - Please note: The $150 application fee is non-refundable and you are responsible for any travel arrangements made on your behalf by GHO.
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Requirements
Prerequisites
- Important Note! The expiration date on your valid passport MUST be 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. It may take 3 to 6 months to receive a passport from your local passport office; therefore, you may consider obtaining your passport via g3visas at www.g3visas.com.
- Must have experience serving people
- Some foreign language skill is greatly appreciated
- Vaccinations
Responsibilities
- Attending morning and evening team meetings, including devotions
- Serving in the capacity of position on team and/or at direction of the team leader
Restrictions
- You must be 18 years of age to join this trip
- College students are welcome
- Most team members must have some medical experience but there are opportunities for some people with no experience
Preparation
- Complete passport if not already
- Talk with family
- Start fundraising
- Please fax all required form to 423-764-1417 or email to [email protected]
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