(Me and the country director for Peace Corps Uganda)
When I got my Peace Corps invitation back in June, my assignment said ‘Community Health – HIV/AIDS Prevention.’ Well, it turns out that’s not quite right. HIV education is definitely a big part of public health in Uganda, but there are 4 other major sections: malaria prevention, nutrition, water sanitation, and health management information systems. So . . .
My official job with the Peace Corps is a Health Instructor at the Kuluva School of Nursing!!! The nursing school is part of Kuluva Hospital, which is about 4 ½ miles outside of Arua. After talking to my program manager, I found out that they’re looking for someone to teach technical/computer skills in the healthcare setting, as well as organizational/structure skills. How perfect is that?!?! :) I AM SO EXCITED!!! (And yes, if they have computers, then they have electricity!)
My group is leaving tomorrow to go to Arua – it’s an all-day bus ride. We’ll be there for one week – I’ll get to tour the nursing school/hospital and hopefully see my house!
Yea! We're very excited for you, Laura! It sounds like a perfect fit. Can't wait to talk to you after your visit to the site. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Laura - we're so happy - and what a relief - Keep us posted - love, Aunt Nikki
ReplyDeleteYay! You sound super excited Laura! That's great!
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