Funded opportunity in Kenya for Fall 2017 – apply by 4/25

Opportunity for funded opportunity to work in Rural Kenya for UW Graduate student or medical resident: Merrueshi Village, Kenya

The Department of Global Health is committed to training the next generation of global health workers through exemplary education and practical field experience.  We have a unique opportunity for a full-time graduate/professional student or a medical resident to work with an organization in Merrueshi Village, Kenya, in Fall of 2017.* The Merrueshi Village Clinic is sponsored by the Maasai Association and serves approximately 5,000 Maasai in rural Kenya. http://www.maasai-association.org/

Opportunity for funded opportunity to work in Rural Kenya for UW Graduate student or medical resident: Deadline to apply Tuesday, April 25

Merrueshi Village Clinic

Located over two hours from Nairobi and one hour from the district hospital, the clinic provides essential medical care to the local rural communities.   Merrueshi Village Clinic is providing basic healthcare services to nearly 5000 Maasai residents of Merrueshi and the neighboring communities. Apart from basic healthcare services, the village clinic has a strong emphasis on village hygiene, health education, disease prevention, treatment, vaccination and nutritional education for mothers and their children.

Under the mentorship of Carey Farquhar M.D.  we are seeking a full-time graduate student or medical resident to work with the Merrueshi Village Clinic for 6-8 weeks beginning September 2017.  Participants will work closely with and partner with the existing clinic staff to develop and implement systems to address the primary health needs of the Maasai community.  Mentorship will be provided prior to and during the experience with the goal that lasting relationships and health systems will be implemented.

A $4000 award from the DGH GO Health fund will be provided to assist with travel and living expenses while in Merrueshi Village, Kenya.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Dr. Carey Farquhar, cfarq@uw.edu, via email by  Tuesday April 25 at noon.  

In your inquiry please indicate:

• Your name and graduate program or residency program at the UW.  Describe your interest in the opportunity to work with the Merrueshi Village, how it connects to your career/academic goals, and what health interests and experiences you have had in the past, including international work, (especially include any work or experience in Kenya
• attach a resume/CV
• Indicate that you are available for the required May 7 pre-departure orientation on UW Seattle campus, 10a-5p.

Dr. Farquhar will contact interested students/trainees and select a recipient for the experience.  The recipient must be available for the DGH Pre-Departure Orientation that will take place Sunday, May 7, 10a-5p on UW Seattle campus.

*dates of travel may be flexible so please indicate your availability for a 6-8 week project in Kenya.

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