Mount Meru Hospital is located within Arusha CBD, the northern tourist hub and safari capital of Tanzania. The hospital serves as a Regional referral hospital for Arusha region
Mount Meru hospital has a status of Regional Referral Hospital, meaning it serves as a referral hospital for the district hospitals and other health facilities located within Arusha region and nearby regions like Manyara. It is fully owned by the government of Tanzania under the Ministry of Health
The hospital has a bed capacity of 371 beds. It receives an average of 200 to 300 out patients per day, it provides both out patients and in patients services, making it one of busiest hospital in the region. It is the largest hospital in Arusha.
It has one of the busiest theatre, handling different cases from emergencies to elective operations, the theatre is occupied throughout the week.
Electives, internships or volunteering at Mount Meru hospital is available throughout the year for qualified health professionals and healthcare students.
For healthcare students on elective or internship for academic purposes and looking for teaching facility, Mount Meru Hospital is a suitable placement.
You will be working with hospital staff and follow them on their daily routines, you will be able to assist during ward rounds, take part and assist in the theatre, follow nurses and doctors in different clinics such as Diabetes clinic, HIV/AIDS clinic, Reproductive and child health,etc.
Depending on your requirements, you will able to rotate in different departments and clinics, we always make sure you have an experienced supervisor who will guide you. As we are part of the healthcare team in Arusha, our large network enables us to offer you an experienced supervisor in your field of interest.
Available placements
If you are interested with elective, internship or volunteering at Mount Meru Hospital, please contact us for more details.
