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Ghana Pediatric Surgery Mission
Accra, Ghana
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We are actively accepting applications for this mission.
About This Mission
Join our team for a two-week pediatric surgery mission in Accra, Ghana. We will be partnering with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to perform surgeries for children with congenital conditions including cleft lip/palate, hernias, and hydrocephalus.
Mission Highlights
Partner with Ghanas premier teaching hospital
Training sessions with local surgical residents
Cultural excursion to Cape Coast included
Team Composition
Positions Filled 4 of 11
Pediatric Surgeon
2 / 3
Board-certified with 5+ years experience
Anesthesiologist
1 / 2
Pediatric anesthesia experience required
OR Nurse
2 / 4
Surgical nursing experience
Recovery Nurse
2 / 2
PACU or pediatric experience preferred
Requirements
Medical License
Active license in good standing from country of origin
Travel Documents
Valid passport with 6+ months validity
Vaccinations
Yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, typhoid, meningitis
Mission Details
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
Feb 24, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026
15 days
Application Deadline
Jan 30, 2026
7 positions available
of 11 total
Specialties
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
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