Zambia is a developing country with minimal health care in rural areas. Mukinge Hospital serves the rural district of Kasempa (72,000 people) in Zambia’s North-Western Province. Through the provision of excellent and compassionate care for the sick, the staff strives to reflect the glory of God as they follow Christ’s pattern of sharing the gospel in teaching, preaching, and healing. Mukinge offers a full range of curative services: medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, eye care, physiotherapy, and AIDS care, with x-ray and laboratory facilities. Outpatient clinics include antenatal, children’s, TB, family planning, specialist, medical, and surgical services.

GOVERNANCE: Operated in partnership with the Evangelical Church of Zambia
BEDS: 210
OUTPATIENTS MONTHLY:  1,550
OPERATIONS MONTHLY:  210
STAFF: 246
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:  AIDS, ophthalmology
TEACHING PROGRAMS: Registered nurse training school
LANGUAGE REQUIRED: English
MEDICAL STUDENTS:  Short-term positions available for final-year students
PERSONNEL NEEDS:
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Family Practice
  • Nurse/Midwife
  • Nursing Educator
  • Ob-Gyn
  • Specialists
  • Accountant
  • Electrician
  • IT Specialist
  • Mechanic
  • Plumber
WEBSITE: mukinge.com
ENQUIRE: sim.org.au/talktous