Advice to young peopleMy journey is a combination of healthcare and development. I trained as a Nurse and Midwife, and later pursued a degree in Development Studies because I enjoy challenging myself and did not want to be limited to one field...
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Vivien Banda
Nurse Midwife Technician & Development Studies Graduate
Kamuzu Central Hospital
About Vivien Banda
Vivien Banda is a passionate healthcare professional serving as a Nurse Midwife Technician at Kamuzu Central Hospital. Her journey in healthcare began with nursing and midwifery training...
What would it take to pursue a similar career?
Health careers combine science, technical competence, compassion, ethics and responsibility for people and communities.
- Take the science subjects required by the training institution; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English are commonly important for many health programmes.
- Complete an accredited certificate, diploma or degree for the specific health profession you want to enter.
- Meet the clinical training, internship and professional registration or licensing requirements that apply to that profession.
- Strengthen communication, teamwork, confidentiality, empathy, discipline and evidence-based decision making.
This is general career guidance, not a statement of Vivien Banda’s personal qualifications. Exact requirements depend on the profession and institution.
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