Mt. Olives Community Health Center-Mosocho
About Mt. Olives Community Health Center-Mosocho
Healthcare Program
Mount Olives Community Health Center is owned by the Mount Olives Self Help Group, an initiative of young professionals who came together to work in their community by sharing knowledge and helping the community to grow. The health center is registered by the ministry of Health and is serving the rural community of Mosocho, a region that is prone to malaria and skin diseases.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the health care system in Kenya
- Exchange of practice
- Free time on the weekend to discover Kenya
- CIVS organizes tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya
- Affordable fees which include airport pick up, accommodation, meals, orientation and 24/7 support
KEY INFORMATION
HEALTHCARE WORK
Health, Community based, Counseling
DURATION
1 month or longer Available year-round
LOCATION
Mosocho Market along Kisii-Oyugis Road, Kisii County
PARTICIPATION FEE
350 euros per month
ACCOMODATION & FOOD
Host family / Local Food (3 meals)
TOURS AND SAFARI
CIVS organizes tours and safaris
Project Profile
The hospital was started in 2015 to help the needy members of the community, hence it offers free consultation to date and patients only pay for medication. The hospital doesn’t do major surgeries yet but it hopes to expand its services in the near future. Services offered at the facility include both outpatient, inpatient and laboratory services. It offers affordable healthcare and also works towards community education health related topics to reduce prevalence of preventable diseases. It also supports the youths by providing youth friendly services. The inpatient wards are not equipped yet but the staff try their best to offer a good service.
Other activities undertaken by the group include: Offering education to children, and promoting environmental conservation through mobilization and support of tree planting and protection of water springs. The hospital is welcoming medical volunteers to learn and support the local staff to offer services to the people.
In future, the hospital hopes to install medical equipment, more beds, imaging services and a fully equipped maternity wing. The hospital has 13 staff members, and treats an average of 30 patients per day.
General Information
CIVS solely depends on volunteer contributions to support its activities.
The fee has to be paid upfront on arrival in full.
350 Euros
It covers the following services:
- Airport transfers
- 2-3 days orientation seminar
- Introduction to the city
- Accommodation and food during orientation and during placement
- Coordination and office support
- Hospital coordination and support
The following costs are NOT included:
- Cost of drinks like soda, beer, mineral water etc
- Cost of sightseeing
- Visa costs
- Direct donations to the project
The fee has to be paid upfront on arrival in full. You can either pay through:
- Cash in Euros or USD
- Cash in Kenya Shilling, based on the current exchange rate or
- By credit card directly in our office. However, there will a charge of extra 4% to cover for bank charges.
N/B: ATMs accepting Credit Cards and Bank Cards of all major banks can be found near the CIVS office in Buruburu, Nairobi.
Forex Bureaus for changing money are in the city centre of Nairobi.
Kenya has transitioned from visa requirement to Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) from January 2024. The official link for eTA application is https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en. If you already applied for the normal visa, you would still use it during this transition period. Below is your eTA application procedure:
- Log in to the website above, create an account, agree to terms and conditions, and select your country of residence.
- Upload your passport biodata page, then your selfie picture or passport-type photo
- Enter your contact information.
- Enter your travel itinerary information.
- Choose your reason for travel as tourism and enter your accommodation address in Kenya as follows:
- Full Name and Physical Address of accommodation: CIVS Kenya, Mumias South Road, Buruburu Business Center, Nairobi Kenya
- Host Telephone Number: 254722210968
- Host Email: info@civskenya.com
- Upload the invitation letter in place of the accommodation booking confirmation.
- Confirm and proceed with payment (34 USD)
A yellow fever certificate will only be a requirement if you are first traveling to other countries in Africa or Latin America before entering Kenya. In some instances, later during the processing, our ID or CIVS registration may be required, and you can contact us in case this issue arises.
ETA processing can take up to 3 days but if it takes longer, then usually there is an error on the side of the application and the immigration department will contact you by email. CIVS will offer assistance in case of a problem. The ETA certificate is valid for 3 months and can be extended for 3 more months upon expiry. The system is still undergoing new updates and we will update you accordingly.
CIVS personnel will meet you on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Our personnel will then bring you to your accommodation and place of orientation which is about 20-40 minutes’ drive from the airport depending on traffic. In order for us to arrange your airport pickup, please let us know your arrival date, time and flight number as soon as possible. At the airport there is just one exit. This is where the CIVS staff will be waiting for you. You can identify him/her by the CIVS sign board with your name written on it. In case of you do not find us, please wait at the information desk in opposite of the exit. You can also contact us through WhatsApp by use of free public Wi-Fi at the airport.
NB: In case you are traveling by road, you will be picked by CIVS staff upon arrival in Nairobi City. You can also share your contacts with us for communication.
Our Contacts & Numbers to Call
Telephone: +254-20-780909
Mobile: +254 722-210968, +254 714-168167
E-mail: info@civskenya.com
Mumias Road, Buruburu Business Center
Kenol Station Building, 1st Floor
Every volunteer joins our 2–3-day orientation. In the orientation seminar you will get information about your project, some health and security advice and general information about Kenya.
Volunteer will be accommodated in a host family/guest room in Nyakoe Shopping Center. The house has water and electricity. The volunteer will be required to bring with her a sleeping bag. Kindly pay attention to the things you should bring to make your accommodation more comfortable.
Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided throughout the project duration. Only locally available foodstuffs are used for cooking.
As we continue to find a suitable accommodation near the project, the volunteer will commute to the project with a public bus at a cost of KES 40 per day.
The nearest big hospital is Aga Khan University Hospital in Kisii Town, about 20 minutes’ drive from host house/ project. The nearest postal and banking services are available in Kisii Town.
English and Swahili are the official languages in Kenya. You are also welcome to try to learn and speak some Kiswahili. If you are interested in Swahili lessons CIVS can arrange this for you.
Hard drugs are illegal in Kenya. Even soft drugs like Marijuana are not permitted and CIVS strongly discourages the use of any drugs and will not take responsibility for your actions.
It is highly recommended that you do prior online search of the project area and be aware of likely diseases and consult your doctor for immunization and prevention measures. It is also important to have prior knowledge of distances likely to be covered from orientation area to the project. You can consult CIVS for simple and quick guidelines at any time.
Necessary Items:
- Mosquito net
- (you can buy in Nairobi)
- Mosquito/insect repellant
- Torch/flashlight/headlight
- Toiletries – incl. toilet paper
- (you can buy in Nairobi)
- Sleeping bag and mat or air mattress
- Malaria tablets (you can buy in Nairobi)
Better to have:
- Sandals
- Hat
- Camera
- Sun cream
For interaction with people:
- Pictures of your country
- Cultural materials
- Toys for kids
- Clothes and bags which you no longer need
- Books, pens and stationeries etc.
- Any other items you may deem necessary
The current exchange rate is about:
1 Euro ≈ 150 Ksh
1 US Dollar ≈ 130 Ksh
Below you can find some approximated prices of goods and services in Kenya:
Internet cost: | 1Ksh | (per minute) | |
Mobile calls– local: | 4 Ksh | (per minute) | |
Mobile calls– international: | 10 – 50 Ksh | (per minute) | |
Mosquito net: | 400 – 900 Ksh |
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Lunch cost: | 200 – 800 Ksh |
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Water | – 0,5 litre: | 20 – 40 Ksh |
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| – 5 litre: | 140 – 200 Ksh |
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300ml Soda (Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite): | 30 – 100 Ksh |
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Coffee: | 100 – 200 Ksh |
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We can also help you arrange a tour to any other site in Kenya. Volunteers participating in this Project Can do a three day safari at Maasai Mara Wildlife Park.
For more information, please contact CIVS.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
The volunteer will be an integral part of community life:
- Assisting to Co-ordinating and take care of patients.
- Assisting to take patients samples, pulses, and temperature information.
- Preparing and updating records in the hospital.
- Assisting nursing patients in the inpatient wards
- Providing advice and emotional support to patients.
- Assisting in the cleaning of the hospital.
- Community outreach activates involve visiting old people to give them free medication.
- Assisting to teach in a nearby school.
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
EMAIL US YOUR REQUEST
WE WILL SEND YOU THE INFOSHEET & REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT PLACEMENT BEGINS
AWAITING YOUR ARRIVAL
Any Question?
CIVS will respond to any question.
ABOUT US
The Center for International Voluntary Service (CIVS Kenya) is a Community Development Organization working with local marginalized communities in Kenya to support them in their development and fight the poverty through volunteering and community development programs.
REACH US
- +254 (20) 780909
- +254 722 210968
- info@civskenya.com
OUR LOCATION
- Mumias Road, Buruburu Business Center, Rubis Station Building P.O. Box 824 00515 Buruburu, Nairobi, Kenya.