Medical Internships Fiji

If you are a qualified doctor, nurse, physio, paramedic or related field and would like to gain some insight into overseas healthcare, this could be the project for you. With your knowledge and skills, the local community can hugely benefit, in a country that has one of the highest rates of diabetes. The hospitals are often very busy and under staffed, so any extra help is greatly appreciated. The work may be quite challenging and not what you are used to, however the rewards and amount of help you can give will make the expereince 100% worth it! 

• Accommodation  (Home Stays – Sharing with other volunteers)
• 2 meals p/day (Breakfast & Dinner)
• Arrival Airport transfer
• Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea daily
• Full day orientation & training + cultural sightseeing
• In country 24/7 coordination & emergency assistance
• Fundraising support
• University course credits (where applicable)
• Certificate of Completion

• Airfares
• Travel Insurance
• Tours, Souvenirs & spending money

The Home Stay placements involve a simple and effective orientation which includes a tour of the local area and an overview of the project including any necessary permits, paperwork and logistics. In most cases you will have 1 to 2 days to ease your way into the culture and settle into your new surrounds before commencing in your designated program.

The Volunteer Center placements also have a 1 day orientation or you can choose to do a dedicated orientation week to get you familiar with the Fijian culture. Orientation is hosted in either Suva or the Coral Coast depending on where you’ve chosen to stay. It begins on the first Monday morning of your volunteer program and includes an Introduction to Fiji, culture and customs, local excursions, cooking and art, rules and expectations, safety, introduction to the project and placement. 

For home stay placements, arrival and departure airport transfers are included in the cost of your volunteer program for a pick-up from Nadi to the Nadi / Lautoka areas. 

Transportation to/from your home stay to the placement each day is generally your responsibility, however your home stay family will assist you and ensure you receive local rates for any costs involved. We’ll place you as close as possible to the placement to limit daily travel times. Expect between 5-30 min each way for a small local transport fee (approx $2 p/day). Travelling by bus in Fiji is an experience of it’s own! 🙂

For volunteer center placements, an arrival airport transfer from Nadi to the Coral Coast or Suva is included for pick-ups on Sundays only. If arriving on other days, you’ll need to make your own way to the placement. 

If arriving on the Saturday, you’ll need to book an extra nights accommodation in advance for an extra cost p/night, which includes meals. Travel time by bus between Nadi and Suva is approx 3-4 hours.       

Each day will differ. You can work in the local hospital’s various departments, including the womens ward and the emergency department. You can also work within the local community, performing health checks. A lot of the work will be dependant on your prior level of skill. 

Supporting Documents for Doctors;

The following documents will be required

1. Certified copy of Basic Medical qualification.
2. Certified copy of postgraduate qualifications.
3. Insert a digital passport style colour photograph on the front page which must be not more than one month old.
4. Certificate of good standing from the Medical Registration authority of your current / most recent place of Medical practice, dated not more than 3 months before the date of this application
5. Certified copy of driving license or ID.
6. Certified copy of passport.
7. Evidence of Professional Indemnity.
8. Resume

Supporting Documents for Nurses;

1. Certified copy of Nursing Undergraduate or Basic qualification.
2. Certified copy of Postgraduate qualifications.
3. Certificate of Good Standing from the Nursing Council authority/recent place of Nursing practice, date not more than 3 months.
4. Certified copy of passport
5. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
6. Send a recent [less than 30 days old] digital photograph via email.
7. Evidence of Professional Indemnity.

Fiji is an archipelago of 330 tropical islands. It’s one of the most developed Pacific Island economies however, a chronic lack in investment and under-employment pose obstacles to sustainable and equitable economic growth in Fiji.

More than 250,000 people in the Fiji islands live in poverty and many more Fijians live on or just above the poverty line. Efficient delivery in health care, in education, in work opportunities and other social services are incredibly difficult in Fiji.

A great disparity exists between the working class communities and the multi-national owned tourism resorts which represent approx 25% of Fiji’s Gross domestic product. Sadly, much of the wealth generated from this sector does not filter down to the local communities.

IVI have a well established program in Fiji build by local Fijian’s with in depth understanding of the local needs. We have a have a variety of skilled and non skilled volunteering options for anyone seeking to live like a local far away from the trendy monotonous tourist resorts.

Fiji enjoys a hot and humid climate year round. Average temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.

May to October is considered one of the best time to visit, as it’s the dry season. The wet season is from November to April. The island will recieve heavy rain, but in short outbursts. In July and August, temperatures can fall to as low as 18°C, making it a pleasent time to visit for those who enjoy cooler weather! 

The Fijian people have a strong sense of their own culture and customs and highly developed sense of honor. The locals are generally very friendly and welcoming. Within Fijian villages, tribal alliances are still intact and money does not play a significant role in their daily lives. Visitors are not always accustomed to the slow work pace (they call it “Fiji time”). Do not worry too much about this, just go with the flow!

30 Years Non Profit Experience

IVI is an Australian charity & non profit organisation founded in 1989 and is one of the pioneers of overseas volunteering successfully placing over 20,000 volunteers globally.

Affordable Volunteer Travel

We’re not motivated by shareholder profits. Our fees are fully transparent to ensure maximum benefit where it is most needed. 

Safe & Responsible Projects

All projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management team, operational & risk assessment & overseas support contact. All projects are personally inspected to ensure very high quality.

Work Experience & University Credits

We place thousands of Uni students and can assist you with course credits and in-field experience points. Many of our project coordinators are qualified practitioners in their respective fields allowing unique in-field supervision and Uni accreditation options

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