About this role
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!