Academic Internships for Health Students
Status: Open – accepting applications
As a teaching hospital, YGOPH welcomes students from public and private health training schools and faculties every year, in 151 trainee places (101 for public schools and 50 for private schools). Placements are organised under partnership agreements signed between the hospital and each training institution.
Students are integrated into our services, including the maternity, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatology, surgery, emergencies, laboratory, imaging and pharmacy, under the supervision of experienced professionals. They learn from real cases in a referral hospital for women and children.
Who can apply
- Nursing and midwifery students;
- Medical laboratory and medical imaging students;
- Pharmacy students and pharmacy assistant trainees;
- Medical students (clinical clerkships), in coordination with their faculty;
- Students in hospital administration, social work and related fields.
How to apply
Your training institution should send its placement request to the Human Resources Sub-Directorate. Students may also apply individually through our online application form or at the Human Resources Sub-Directorate, with:
- an application letter addressed to the General Manager;
- a letter of introduction from your school stating the dates and objectives of the placement;
- a CV and a copy of your national ID card or student card;
- proof of insurance covering the placement.
Apply online
Press the apply button on this page to open our online application form: the programme is filled in for you. Attach your CV, cover letter and diplomas, then send the form. You can also deposit your application at the Human Resources Sub-Directorate (Sub-Director: Mrs FONKWO Jeanne Marie), YGOPH, Ngousso – Yaoundé, Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:30.
Important: YGOPH never asks candidates for money at any stage of recruitment. Report any such request to the hospital administration.