In PNG’s health system, each of the 88 districts outside the National Capital should have their own district hospital. District hospitals are sometimes known as “Rural Hospitals”.
PNG Society of Rural and Remote Health plays an important role advocating for these hospitals where they exist. Some are of superb standards, some are very run down and unfortunately some don’t function at all. One thing they all have in common though – they all continue to need help. Not all of them have their own websites or a Facebook page, but here are the links to those facilities that do as well as the contact information for those that dont.
If you are connected with a rural hospital and you want to post information about it on this site, please let us know. The more we can raise awareness about our rural hospitals, the better its going to be for our people in the long run.
Warangoi Rural Hospital is located in the beautiful mountainous Pomio District of East New Britain Province. Warangoi Rural Hospital provides basic and comprehensive health services to the ~14, 686 population of their 8 ward catchment. They provide these services through the 28 bed hospital, 3 current aid posts and health patrols. To learn more about Warangoi Rural Hospital visit their facebook page or contact Dr Micah Misivet on email mike.faffiiz@gmail.com or phone numbers +675 73197731 or +675 940 0326.
Kapuna in Gulf Province is also home to Kapuna Rural Hospital and CHW Training School. Situated on the Wame River both institutions are operated by Gulf Christian Services and are a faith-based ministry that encompasses medical care, training, leadership, community development, and so much more. To learn more visit their website and Facebook.
Kikori District Hospital is nestled in the jungle swamps of Gulf Province. Managed by Gulf Christian Services the hospital serves an urban population of ~4000 people and the wider rural communities of Gulf Province up to the borders of Western Province and Southern Highlands Province numbering 30-50,000. Get a glimpse of the rich and diverse work they do through their Facebook page and learn how you too can participate.
Rumginae Hospital in the North Fly district of Western Province is around 30 minutes drive up the Tabubil road from Kiunga. Servicing much of the remote parts of upper Western Province, it also has the region’s main MAF base as well as its only CHW training facility. www.rumginae.info
A visit to Kudjip Nazarene Hospital is quite an eye opener for those that thought that all rural health services were run down relics of the past. 45 minutes drive along the Highlands Highway from Mt Hagen, this very modern 150 bed hospital is also home to one of the highlands best nursing schools. Check out their new website at www.nazpng.org
Kompiam Hospital in Enga Province is run by the Baptist Union of PNG (also administering Tinsley Hospital in WHP and Telefomin Hospital in Sandaun – www.bupng.net). Kompiam has a major interest in student training, both PNG and overseas and is currently developing one of its remote health centres as a base for PNG 5th year undergraduate rural training. www.kompiamhospital.org
St Joseph’s Mingende Rural Hospital is in Simbu Province. Having a capacity of 78 beds, it is 4okm east of Kundiawa town. It has in recent years been attracting PNG students doing their rural residency blocks. With excellent facilities, it has been increasingly regarded for it’s training role. Contact Dr. Vuaiboto Moide on mobile/watsapp +675 79006208 or on vuiaboto@gmail.com .
St Mary’s Rural Hospital Vunapope is probably the largest non government run hospital in the country. Set on the beautiful shores of Kokopo, East New Britain, this hospital is currently seeking doctors and is open to volunteers and students. Medical Superintendent there is Dr. Felix Diaku at stmarys@online.net.pg
I am a nursing officer looking for work place and staying at home doing nothing….. Name is Martha Wanzan…. graduated from highlands Reginal college of nursing in 2017.
Good morning Ms Wanzan,
Thank you for your interest to provide service to our rural majority. The PNG Society for Rural and Remote Health does not know of any vacancies currently for Nursing Officers.
Please do use the links to the rural hospitals on our rural hospital page and send your letter of interest directly to the health facility of your choice.
We wish you all the best!
I am interested to work in the Rural Hospitals as a rural doctor because I come from rural place back at Marawaka in Obura Wonenara District, Eastern Highlands Province.
I was accepted to study Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the Divine Word University in 2016. However, I did not have money to pay for my school fees because I come from rural place and my both parents died in 2002 and 2006 respectively therefore withdrew.
I know and have experienced how rural people like us feel the pain for proper health services in our rural communities.
I desperately, need sponsorship from any Rural Hospitals around the country so that I can go back to the school and complete my studies then go back to the particular Rural Hospital who would sponsor me to school through its public service staff training bit (sponsorship program) and serve the Hospital.
Could the PNG Society for Rural & Remote Health negotiate with anyone of the interested Rural Hospital who wants to sponsor me so that I can get contract with that Rural Hospital and after completing my studies I will serve it as long as how long they need me to serve them through their contract agreement.
If any positive feedback, please let me know through my contacts:
Email: ronielu3@gmail.com
WhatsApp#: 72064955
78556015
Thank you so much for your help.
Yours
RONI ELU
Desperate Seeker
Working in the rural areas of Papua New Guinea has its challenges but also many rewards especially the community you become apart of and impact in a positive, enriching way simply by serving.
I encourage you reach out to the rural hospitals with a letter of interest.
I am a Newly graduated Nursing Officer.
I am seeking for a Nursing officer position to serve in rural areas with passion to learn, experience and explore with keen interest to work in rural areas.
Thank you and hopefully will get a reply from you.
Dear Nehemiah,
Thank you for your interest to serve our rural population. The PNG Society for Rural and Remote Health is currently not aware of job vacancies for nursing officers. However that does not mean they do not exist so please use the contact information for the respective hospitals on our rural hospital page to contact the hospital directly regarding your interest.
We wish you all the best in your future.
God bless.
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I’m interested in the CHW position vacancies
Dear Eli,
Thank you for your interest to serve our rural population. The PNG Society for Rural and Remote Health is currently not aware of job vacancies for community health workers. However that does not mean they do not exist so please use the contact information for the respective hospitals on our rural hospital page to contact the hospital directly regarding your interest.
We wish you all the best in your future.
God bless.