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Life in a Maasai community is no different to other regions of Kenya and poverty still has a large impact on the quality of life the Maasai people are able to enjoy.

One of the largest problems Maasai communities face through their remote location is a lack of medical knowledge, supplies and education. The Maasai Medical Placement encompasses a number of fields and medical professionals and students are sorely needed. Volunteer work on the Maasai medical volunteer program includes assisting with the running of a local health clinic, conducting lessons to Maasai community groups on the dangers of HIV and how to prevent themselves from getting infected, home visits, counseling and testing services for HIV and Aids. NB For the medical placement, volunteers need to be training or qualified in a relevant medical field. Therefore, volunteers are required to present a copy of their qualifications and certificates to our program partner on arrival in Kenya.

IVHQ Placement: Saikeri Medical Clinic - Located in the remote Maasai village of Saikeri (approximately 2 hours from Nairobi), this clinic is the only medical establishment for miles servicing thousands of people. Because of this, a lot of the work here is basic first aid, however other work includes outpatient services, maternity services and HIV/Aids testing and counselling. (Please Note: This is just one of many clinics on our program and not necessarily the one you will be volunteering at).