If you would like to witness the spectacle of sunrise on Trishul, Nanda Devi other Himalayan mountain peaks, breathe the mountain air, help wonderful people, make a real difference, work with a dedicated team, change your own life and sleep satisfied after watching the sunset on the Himalayas, then read on . . . A small rural Himalayan Hospital is rapidly nearing completion in the Nainital district of the North Indian state of Uttaranchal. CHIRAG HOSPITAL This has come up through the efforts of an NGO, called CHIRAG - Central Himalayan Rural Action Group, that has been active in various sectors including health, for over eighteen years. (www.chirag.org) 

This hospital is based on the experience of the two rural Himalayan clinics currently running and surveys on the health needs of the local people. It would serve a vital function of providing an inpatient treatment and investigation service for the which currently patients travel over four hours to Haldwani. The core component of these services currently, would be of a General Practice nature, targeted specially at the needs of women and children.

Preventive and promotive services remain important. The hospital would be having support from visiting specialists and a network of doctors from India and abroad. In the next phase an operation theatre is planned. Medical camps and meetings to promote health are already a feature, and this hospital would be the hub of educational activities for the future.

TWO DOCTORS REQUIRED Ideally General Practitioners, preferably with an interest in women and children’s health. Most important requirement is a ‘passion’ for nature and humanity

The posts are however, salaried with accommodation provided.

Information/Podcast/Contact Uttaranchal is in north India and the hospital is based at a small village called Sarghakhet in the district of Nainital.

CONTACTS: Dr Satyendra Singh Ph. UK 00 44 (0)7804357297 Mr V K Madhavan Executive Director CHIRAG.  Please mention Expedition Medicine in your correspondence.