Anesthesiologist (Special Advisor) to Malawi 3 to 7 months

Helse Sør-øst RHF; Oslo; On-site; NOK 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training before departure and after

Safe workplace

Professional development opportunities

Social mission

Job summary

Helse Sør-øst RHF seeks an anaesthesiologist for a Malawi assignment of 3 to 7 months, with start windows in February or August 2027. You will support and supervise QECH anaesthesia registrars, contribute to ICU care, and engage in clinical teaching.

The project is a collaboration with Oslo University Hospital and QECH, funded by Norec, emphasizing global health impact. The role emphasizes clinical work, supervision, and knowledge exchange in a Low- and Middle-Income Country environment, with

Qualifications

• Publicly approved anaesthesia specialist authorization.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice in anaesthesia.
• English fluency in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside clinical work in anaesthesia and critical care.
• Supervise anaesthesia registrars and participate in teaching.
• Contribute to the intensive care unit and regional/centralised services as needed.

Education

Publicly approved anaesthesia specialist authorization

Relevant practice of at least 2 years duration

Fluency in written and spoken English

Job description

Anesthesiologist (Special Advisor) to Malawi 3 to 7 months

Would you like to join our team and work in anaesthesiology in Malawi?

We are seeking an anaesthesiologist for a three- to seven-month assignment in Malawi. The assignment can be arranged through leave from a senior consultant position or project funded position, with a start in February or August 2027.

The Department of Global Health administers Oslo University Hospital’s global health collaboration projects. It currently coordinates projects in Malawi, Ethiopia, South Africa and India. Through international exchange, the department supports the local training of health personnel in low- and middle-income countries. Partners share knowledge, skills and experience across institutions and cultures.

The Blantyre-Oslo Surgical and Critical Care project, a collaboration between Oslo University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH), is seeking a specialist in anaesthesiology with broad experience in anaesthesia and critical care for an assignment in Blantyre, Malawi. You will help strengthen clinical skills and knowledge, primarily by supporting and supervising anaesthesia registrars. The role includes bedside clinical work, supervision and theoretical teaching. The focus will be shaped by your experience and interests, as well as the needs of the Department of Anaesthesia at QECH. You will also contribute to the intensive care unit, where the project has a nurse on placement, and support that colleague in their work.

The project receives funding from Norec. The assignment lasts three to seven months, with most of that time spent in Malawi. The remaining time is set aside for preparation, relevant training and follow-up work. You must attend Norec courses before and after your stay; at least one of these courses must be attended in person.

Meaningful: You will be part of the global collaboration of Oslo University Hospital and Queen Elisabeth Hospital in Malawi.

Effect: You will help to establish sustainable healthcare services in a Low and Middle-Income country.

Career: You will gain expertise from work in a Low and Middle-Income country.

A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working and dedicated colleagues, with a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Kvalifikasjoner:

• Publicly approved anaesthesia specialist authorization.
  
• Relevant practice of at least 2 years duration.
  
• Preferred, but not required to have experience in paediatric anaesthesiology
  
• Relevant clinical experience with general anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
  
• Preferably with solid clinical experience with regional anaesthesia.
  
• Preferably with experience in working with and or in Low and middle income countries or humanitarian work.
  
• Desirable with experience from supervision and implementation.
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Personlige egenskaper:

• Excellent collaboration skills and good ability to share knowledge, experience and information.
  
• Good ability to work in a team.
  
• Good ability to build cross-cultural networks and relations.
  
• Strong ability to take initiative and responsibility for results achievement. Strong ability to work under pressure.

Vi tilbyr:

• Salary according to NORECs' participant allowance
  
• Internal and external training before departure and upon return.
  
• A safe workplace with good colleague support.
  
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development.
  
• You become part of an important social mission.