Healthcare professionals
HIV and AIDS Roles
We work to combat stigma, support prevention, and increase the availability of treatment, care and support for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. Our volunteers are delivering palliative healthcare, treatment and testing as well as counselling to people living with HIV and AIDS. You could be working in countries such as Bangladesh, Malawi, Namibia, Kenya, Cameroon and Nigeria.
Experience Required
We are looking for a range of health professionals including nurses, doctors, healthcare workers, social and community workers, counsellors, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, psychiatric doctors and nurses, who have three to five years’ experience in working with those affected by HIV and AIDS.
With a degree in your medical, social/counselling or nursing profession, you’ll have experience of antiretroviral therapy, HIV and AIDS counselling and testing. You’ll also have experience of working with people affected by HIV and AIDS. Roles are generally longer term, ranging from one to two years, and we also have occasional short term assignments for up to six months. For short term roles, you will need at least six years' experience in your field and be available to depart within one year.
Support
In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training prior to your placement, and our financial package includes a living allowance, return flights and visas, accommodation and full medical insurance. NHS employees can volunteer with continued membership of the NHS pensions scheme. When you return home, we'll help and support you to resettle, and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
