Medical Educator
About the assignment
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Assignment typeIn Country
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Partner OrganisationUniversity of Health Sciences
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Duration6 months
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Proposed start date29 June 2026
We’re looking for a Medical Educator who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Laos.
About the Partner Organisation
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) mission is ‘to work together with its partners to improve the health of all people of Lao PDR through contribution to education, research and service to the community’. It is the only institution in Lao PDR to graduate medical doctors and is a key training centre for other health professionals including nurses, allied health, dentists, pharmacists and public health physicians. The medical educator will work with UHS to upskill Lao Faculty in skills for teaching and learning, curriculum development, quality assessments and to help prepare for the new teaching hospital in 2028.
About the Australian Volunteers Program
The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.
Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.
Allowance
We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here
Requirements
- All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV).
- A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.
- A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.
Additional requirements for this assignment include First Aid Certificate.
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Country
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Assignment typeIn Country
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Partner OrganisationUniversity of Health Sciences
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Duration6 months
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Proposed start date29 June 2026