Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with an Occupational Therapy Internship in Zanzibar.

As an Occupational Therapy intern you’ll gain skills and real life experience, assisting qualified therapists in clinics, care facilities, hospitals or schools. Help to provide treatment and diagnosis, learning from experienced professionals and assisting individuals with a range of specific care needs.

Interns in Zanzibar are hosted in various homestay accommodations, within Zanzibar Town / Stone Town.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for university/college students at various levels of their relevant medical/healthcare studies, as well as recent graduates. First year undergraduate students are eligible, provided that their studies have commenced. Occupational Therapy interns must submit their relevant academic record (transcript) and a letter of recommendation from their university.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 4-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Although daily tasks will vary widely and are influenced by your own skills and experience, Occupational Therapy interns generally assist local professionals with the day-to-day care and rehabilitation of patients. This can include physical therapy or treatment, educational and vocational training, counseling, the treatment of children with neurological disorders or hydrocephalus, and work with adults suffering with their mental health. Occupational Therapy interns are matched to a suitable placement based on their skills, experience, educational background, and duration of stay.

Internship supervision is always provided with the caveat that local healthcare professionals will first and foremost be focused on the provision of medical care. In a fast-paced Emergency Services environment, supervisors may not always be able to immediately discuss their work, while directly working with patients. Bear in mind that, although this internship is conducted in English, from time to time language barriers can arise, given that other languages are spoken in Zanzibar. Patience is an essential attribute for medical interns, along with the ability to coordinate discussions or debriefing sessions with supervisors when it’s most appropriate. Interns are expected to address any questions with their supervisor in order to learn and gain enhanced understanding into cultural differences and local practices.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Zanzibar programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 4 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.