Get Involved
Get Involved with
St. Ruth Children's Research Hospital
A Global Vision for Women and Children Initiative | Abuja, Nigeria.
St. Ruth is building a world-class pediatric research hospital dedicated to children suffering from sickle cell disease, cancer, and other life-threatening conditions in Africa. We welcome compassionate professionals and advocates ready to make a lasting impact.
For Medical Doctors
Opportunities:
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Volunteer for pediatric sickle cell outreach clinics
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Serve as a part-time or full-time consulting physician (virtual or onsite)
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Participate in training local healthcare workers and caregivers
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Join our medical advisory board or board of directors
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Lead or collaborate on clinical research (especially hematology or SCD)
Ways to Help:
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Share your expertise in developing care protocols or training manuals
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Supervise patient admissions at our temporary facility
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Assist with treatment guidelines for rural outreach missions
For Nurses
Opportunities:
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Volunteer during community outreach or mobile health missions
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Train new pediatric nurses and caregivers on sickle cell crisis management
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Help set up and staff our nurses’ station at the new site
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Participate in child wellness monitoring and health education
Ways to Help:
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Provide hands–on support for hydration, pain management, and triage
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Help us develop nurse-led protocols for continuity of care
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Share pediatric best practices with local health workers
For Non-Medical
Professionals
You can contribute by:
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Assisting with grant writing, partnership development, and donor relations
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Volunteering in administrative, communications, or community liaison roles
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Donating supplies, logistics, or support services for our outreach programs
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Promoting our mission through social media, fundraising, and events
Remote or Global Health Collaboration
You can support us virtually from anywhere in the world:
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Join our virtual pediatric grand rounds or medical education sessions
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Mentor junior physicians, nurses, or administrators
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Assist with clinical documentation templates or telemedicine strategies