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virginie_l

Virginie

@virginie_l

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Canadian expat in Namibia

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Windhoek

Registration: 09 July 2012

About

I'm canadian, working in DRCongo as a humanitarian worker. I am an occupational therapist in mental health. My husband works for doctor without borders and we want to live and work in Namibia as humanitarian workers to contribute to the country.
Interests: nature, , sports, social justice

My expat journey

canadademocratic-republic-of-congonamibia
Windhoek, Namibia

Since Nov 2012

Windhoek, Namibia

I would like to work for vulnerable population. I'm currently looking for job opportunities.
Occupational therapist
Namibian people

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

I worked as an OT and a training coordinator in Mental Health for charitable organizations. I have designed and coordinated a project on the issue of drug use and HIV/AIDS for street children and young people with psychosocial difficulties.
Occupational therapist Training and program coordinator
Congolese people
neo-colonists expats,corruption

Ottawa, Canada

Dec 2005 - Mar 2012

Ottawa, Canada

As an occupational therapist in mental health, I worked in the acute care unit of the psychiatric department of the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa.

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virginie_l
virginie_l replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Driving license in Namibia by Armand

Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Namibia? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Namibia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...

virginie_l

Hello, I have my canadian licence. How can I convert it to a Namibian one? Thank you very much! Read More

virginie_l
virginie_l replied to a thread
13 years ago
Freesky

Looking forward to knowing new friends and getting some tips about biz by Freesky

Hi Guys This is Steven. Greetings from Beijing, China and wish you guys enjoy a nice life in DRC. I am considering moving to DRC to do some business. I will probably move there in around three months. I am considering setting up some leisure ...

virginie_l

Hi Freeky, I live in Lubumbashi since 4 months now. I don't think there area lot of SPA, Massage and Accupuncture but I'm not sure. This is a good idea. You could start by contacting the hotels in Lubumbashi so they could offer to their clients a ... Read More

virginie_l
virginie_l replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Namibia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Namibia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Namibia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

virginie_l

Thanks Harriet for your reply! What about the social security? I am on the social security commission website and there are various documents for application. As an expat, will I be eligible to apply and to register? Virginie Read More

virginie_l
virginie_l replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Namibia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Namibia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Namibia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

virginie_l

Hi Harriet, Thanks for your reply! I will look for a private health insurance! Could tell me a bit about how the healthcare system works? are you telling that it is not efficient? Read More

virginie_l
virginie_l replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Namibia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Namibia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Namibia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

virginie_l

Hi Julien, I have the same questions! did you have any answer since you posted? Thanks! Virginie Read More