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Summer Volunteering Programe 2025: MILDMAY HOSPITAL UGANDA
Organisation Details
Mildmay Institute of health Science
Sub theme: Culture, International
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS) is part of the Mildmay Uganda Group (MUg), a faith-based non-governmental organization founded in 1998 as a Centre of Excellence specializing in comprehensive HIV and AIDS care, training, education, and research. The institute organizes hands-on and memorable experiential learning for local and international students.
Description of role: The Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS) is part of the Mildmay Uganda Group (MUg), a faith-based non-governmental organization founded in 1998 as a Centre of Excellence specializing in comprehensive HIV and AIDS care, training, education, and research. Over time, MUg has expanded its scope to provide integrated health services, operate a higher learning institution (MIHS), and run the Mildmay Uganda Hospital (MUgH). In addition, MUg offers technical assistance programs both within Uganda and internationally.
MIHS offers an enriching volunteer program that targets professionals from around the world to contribute their expertise to various projects over a set period. Volunteers collaborate with staff across entities/departments such as the hospital, education research, and administration (including procurement, HR, and ICT), working on multidisciplinary projects. This program provides a well-rounded, immersive experience where volunteers work together to develop innovative solutions to challenges faced by vulnerable communities, under close support and supervision.
Based on volunteers' professional backgrounds, duration, and interests, MIHS assigns them to urban and rural centers where they can contribute to our services. We also collaborate with key partners, including the Ministry of Health, Mulago National Referral, Butabika National Referral for mental health, Mwanamugimu Nutritional Unit, district health facilities, and Kampala Capital City Authority, to enhance our volunteer program and deliver health and social services. At these sites, experts in various fields mentor the professionals volunteering in their respective departments.
Volunteer Programmes at Mildmay Uganda are in the following fields: Medical Services, Teaching/Learning, Social Work, Business & Logistics and Research. Please email ivan.mugumya@mihs.ac.ug to get more information.
Costs: Volunteers are required to pay 10$ per day to Mildmay institute of Health Sciences as their contribution to administrative expenses.
Accommodation: Volunteers are supported in finding safe and affordable accommodation within a walkable distance of Mildmay Uganda or their assigned site. Accommodation costs range from $220 to $277 per month, with variations based on the timing and duration of stay. Sharable rooms are available at a reduced cost, depending on the season. To facilitate accommodation booking, volunteers are requested to provide at least four months' advance notice.
Meals: Volunteers are responsible for their own meals, but they are welcome to join staff for a basic lunch provided by the Institute. Mildmay Uganda also has an on-site canteen offering a variety of affordable food options, and there are other restaurants in the neighbourhood, providing diverse and reasonably priced meals.
MIHS offers an enriching volunteer program that targets professionals from around the world to contribute their expertise to various projects over a set period. Volunteers collaborate with staff across entities/departments such as the hospital, education research, and administration (including procurement, HR, and ICT), working on multidisciplinary projects. This program provides a well-rounded, immersive experience where volunteers work together to develop innovative solutions to challenges faced by vulnerable communities, under close support and supervision.
Based on volunteers' professional backgrounds, duration, and interests, MIHS assigns them to urban and rural centers where they can contribute to our services. We also collaborate with key partners, including the Ministry of Health, Mulago National Referral, Butabika National Referral for mental health, Mwanamugimu Nutritional Unit, district health facilities, and Kampala Capital City Authority, to enhance our volunteer program and deliver health and social services. At these sites, experts in various fields mentor the professionals volunteering in their respective departments.
Volunteer Programmes at Mildmay Uganda are in the following fields: Medical Services, Teaching/Learning, Social Work, Business & Logistics and Research. Please email ivan.mugumya@mihs.ac.ug to get more information.
Costs: Volunteers are required to pay 10$ per day to Mildmay institute of Health Sciences as their contribution to administrative expenses.
Accommodation: Volunteers are supported in finding safe and affordable accommodation within a walkable distance of Mildmay Uganda or their assigned site. Accommodation costs range from $220 to $277 per month, with variations based on the timing and duration of stay. Sharable rooms are available at a reduced cost, depending on the season. To facilitate accommodation booking, volunteers are requested to provide at least four months' advance notice.
Meals: Volunteers are responsible for their own meals, but they are welcome to join staff for a basic lunch provided by the Institute. Mildmay Uganda also has an on-site canteen offering a variety of affordable food options, and there are other restaurants in the neighbourhood, providing diverse and reasonably priced meals.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Administration, IT Skills, Leadership, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 weeks
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