Jambo!
Habari gani?
I liked your message as I too had the dream to move to Africa to live and work and now I'm here!
I'm 28, I grew up in the UK and just moved from London to Dar two weeks ago.
I came because my father is Tanzanian as are my brothers and sisters. He is a doctor here in Dar and my dream is to study medicine here in a years time.
I'm looking into getting some work experience doing basic nursing (you can train on the job in some hospitals here) I'm certain with your experience and background in mental health you would have no difficulties in finding work. As I'm discovering, local contacts are as important here as qualifications.
And coincidentally, my older sister is a primary school teacher here as well if you need any info on that. There is always a need for English teachers and I've seen jobs advertised where a teaching qualification isn't a requirement if English is your first language and you can speak basic Swahili.
I believe if you really want something you can make it happen for yourself!
My Swahili is terrible! but I'm improving interacting with people each day.
I moved here with my partner who's Scottish and he has already found a job in IT here in town. So I know you can make your dream happen too.
Take care, enjoy making your plans,
Feel free to get back in touch with any more questions I could help with...
Asante sana
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