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WHISPER'S MAGICAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND MATERNITY

Uganda 2023/2024 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Medicine

Field of study:
General medicine

Level of study during period of placement:
Master

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
autumn 2023

Period of placement (from-to):
2024-01-13 - 2024-02-13

Number of months:
1

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
Nejprve jsem se registrovala přes stránky nemocnice Whisper a po jejich zpětné vazbě s nimi podepsala training agreement. Následně jsem ho podepsala se školou.

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
Žádné dokumenty ze strany organizace potřebné nejsou.

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
Ideální je začít zařizovat rok dopředu, jelikož je velký počet zájemců.

Did you need a visa?:
yes

Documents and materials needed for a visa:
Pas, očkování proti žluté zimnici, informace o ubytování, fotografie

Fee for the visa:
50 $

During the placement
Did you change the training agreement in the course of your placement (training agreement)?:
Ne

What is necessary to arrange immediately on arrival? What requirements and at which offices?:
Nic není potřeba vyřizovat.

Describe your work/activity in the foreign organisation. Describe what specifically you did, whether the work corresponded to the agreed conditions and your field of study, and whether your work was independent and responsible, approximate working hours.:
V nemocnici jsem dělala především sesterskou práci jako je aplikace léků, krmení, ale také zavádění sond, katetrů a kanyl.

Did the organisation or local student organisations arrange any special events for foreign students on placements?:
- choose option -

If yes then what?:

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
Jinja house

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
300 EUR

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
Ubytování jsem si zajišťovala já 2 měsíce dopředu

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
Přivézt si redukci do zásuvky, ubytování má jinak veškeré vybavení

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Ceny potravin jsou ve většině případů výrazně levnější.

Transport to location of placement:
Z letiště nás odvezl řidič pracující pro nemocnici.

Approximate price:
40000 Kč

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Koupit s dostatečným předstihem.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
Jízda na motorce, jedna jízda okolo 1 eura.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
Pojištění jsem využila to, které mi zajistila škola.

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
Ne.

Experience with insured events:
Ne.

Tips for recreation:
Safari, Sipi falls

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
16000 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
Své vlastní finance.

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
30000 CZK

a/ of which for accommodation:
300 EUR

b/ of which for catering:
4000 CZK

c/ travel and recreation:
15000 CZK

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
Používala jsem českou platební kartu a vybírala že zdejších bankomatů

 
Did you pay to foreign organisations any fees? (insurance, materials, etc.):
Ne.

Did you receive a salary from the host business/organisation?:
- choose option -

If yes, what was your monthly salary?:
0 ???

 
Other advantages from the host organisation?:
Dostávala jsem obědy a snídaně.

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
Ne.

Recognition of the foreign placement at the home faculty
Is the traineeship part of your field of study?:
yes

If yes - is it a compulsory or optional part?:
Volitelnou součástí, uznala jsem si tam stáž z gynekologie.

How will your traineeship abroad be recognised at the home faculty?:
Uzná se mi předmět prázdninová praxe z gynekologie.

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
1

Were there serious problems arranging recognition of the placement?:
Ne.

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
1

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Do you agree with the statement that, thanks to the experience gained during the placement you will be able to further develop your skills for work in your field?:
Ano

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
Zažít rozdíl pracovních podmínek a zdravotnictví v rozvojové zemi.

Any serious problems during the placement?:
Ne.

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
Repelent, SPF a léky na gastroenteritidu.