Gain hands-on nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, gerontology, and public health Experienes
Tanzania faces a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural communities, where access to quality medical care remains limited. Our placements support community clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, rehabilitation centres, schools, sports programmes, and public health campaigns. Interns apply their university knowledge in real-world settings while developing clinical competence, intercultural communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Working alongside local healthcare professionals, you will gain practical clinical skills, contribute to community health initiatives, and experience healthcare delivery in a developing-country setting. Public health initiatives focus on disease prevention, treatment, and improving access to care, with a strong emphasis on community-based interventions and digital health solutions.
Whether you study medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, public health, psychology, gerontology, or another health-related field, you will gain meaningful international experience while helping improve healthcare in Tanzania. Every placement is tailored to your study programme, level of experience, university requirements, and professional interests. You may also combine several healthcare disciplines during your internship.
Contact us for more information or fill out the program application form.
Clinical Medical & Nursing Placements
Gain supervised experience in hospitals, community clinics, dispensaries, and healthcare centres while working alongside Tanzanian doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Typical activities include:
- Assisting healthcare professionals in patient care
- Observing clinical procedures and treatments
- Supporting outpatient and inpatient services
- Working in departments such as Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Emergency Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Laboratory Services, Radiology, and Community Health
- Learning about healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings
- Developing clinical, communication, and intercultural skills
Public Health & Community Health Promotion
Support community health initiatives by educating children, families, and community groups on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
Typical activities include:
- Delivering health education in schools and communities
- Promoting nutrition, sports and exercise, hygiene, and sanitation
- Raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases
- Supporting maternal and child health initiatives
- Promoting oral health and healthy lifestyles
- Assisting with public health campaigns, surveys, and community outreach
- Developing educational materials and presentations
- Teach students about sexual education
- Advocate for different medication needed to treat illness
Pharmacy Services
Work alongside licensed pharmacists to improve pharmaceutical care and medication management in both community and hospital pharmacies.
Typical activities include:
- Assisting with medication dispensing under supervision
- Pouring or mixing pharmaceuticals, placing products into containers, affixing labels, and packagingÂ
- Stock management and pharmaceutical logistics
- Patient counselling and medication education
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Promoting the safe use of medicines
- Providing community education on diseases such as malaria, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, and diarrhoea
- Training and advocacy of small village pharmacies
Tanzanian pharmacies may lack some modern medicines, so you may encounter differences from those in your home country.Â
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Support rehabilitation programmes in healthcare clinics, hospitals, community settings, and sports development projects.
Typical activities include:
- Assisting physiotherapists with rehabilitation exercises
- Supporting injury prevention and recovery programmes
- Conducting mobility and functional assessments
- Participating in home-based rehabilitation visits
- Promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles
- Supporting sports physiotherapy for youth football players
Gerontology & Elder Care
Help improve the wellbeing of older adults through healthcare support, rehabilitation, and social engagement.
Typical activities include:
- Conducting basic health checks under supervision
- Assisting with physiotherapy and mobility exercises
- Promoting nutrition and healthy ageing
- Organising recreational and cognitive activities
- Providing companionship and social support
- Raising awareness of common age-related health conditions
Join us to gain practical healthcare experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to improving health and well-being in Tanzanian communities. Fill in the application form.
