1. Program Overview

The Public Health Practicum & Internship Program in Tanzania provides undergraduate and graduate students with structured experiential learning in clinical, community, and global health settings. The program is designed to strengthen students’ competencies in cross‑cultural communication, applied public health practice, health systems understanding, and community engagement.

Students are placed in hospitals, clinics, NGOs, and community health organizations in Dar es Salaam, with structured field experiences in Arusha and Zanzibar. The program integrates academic supervision, cultural immersion, and professional development.

The practicum is available in 1‑month, 2‑month, and extended formats.

2. Program Objectives

Students will:

• Apply public health principles in real‑world clinical and community settings.
• Gain exposure to health systems, disease prevention strategies, and community health initiatives in East Africa.
• Strengthen cultural competence and global health communication skills.
• Participate in supervised fieldwork, data collection, health education, and program evaluation activities.
• Engage in structured reflection and professional development.
• Experience Tanzania’s cultural, historical, and ecological diversity through guided excursions.

3. Program Structure

A. Practicum/Internship Placement

Students are placed in:

• Public and private hospitals
• Community clinics
• Maternal and child health programs
• HIV/AIDS and TB outreach initiatives
• NGOs focused on health education, nutrition, and community development

Each student receives:

• A designated site supervisor
• Weekly check‑ins
• A practicum plan with learning outcomes
• A final evaluation and certificate of completion

B. Accommodation

Students reside in secure guesthouses or student residences in Dar es Salaam. Features include:

• Shared or private rooms
• Breakfast included
• 24‑hour security
• Access to Wi‑Fi
• Laundry services available

C. Transportation

The program provides:

• Daily ground transportation to internship sites
• Local transportation for errands and weekend mobility
• Ferry travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
• Domestic flights (Zanzibar → Arusha; Arusha → Dar es Salaam)
• Safari truck rental for Arusha field excursion
• Airport pickup and drop‑off

D. Upkeep & Living Support

Students receive structured support for:

• Meals and drinking water
• Laundry
• Phone data and SIM card setup
• Orientation on safety, cultural norms, and local navigation

E. Cultural & Educational Excursions

The program includes:

• Arusha Safari (2–3 days) – Wildlife conservation, ecology, and environmental health perspectives
• Three Zanzibar Excursions
  • Safari Blue
  • Spice Tour
  • Jozani Forest / Sea Turtles / Stone Town walking tour
• Dar es Salaam Cultural Activities
  • National Museum
  • Kanga fabric and tailoring workshop
  • Cultural performance
  • Optional boat trip to Mbudya Island

These experiences reinforce learning about environmental health, tourism impacts, cultural determinants of health, and community livelihoods.

F. International Travel, Visa & Insurance

Students are responsible for:

• Round‑trip international airfare to Dar es Salaam
• Tanzania student/volunteer visa
• Travel medical insurance (required)

G. Program Support & Administration

The program includes:

• Local program coordinator
• Faculty support (remote, on-site, visiting faculty depending on institution)
• Interpretation services
• Emergency assistance
• Monitoring of student wellbeing