Global Anaesthesia Fellowships
We offer both in-country and remote opportunities to support our partnership projects in Ethiopia and Zambia. Join us in making a difference in global healthcare through dedicated training and collaboration.
Overview of Fellowships
Our fellows play a crucial role in advancing anaesthesia development in Ethiopia and Zambia by collaborating with local anaesthetists through training, quality improvement and research. Both our in-country and remote volunteers represent the essence of our work:
partnership and collaboration to develop safer surgery and critical care.
The fellowships offer anaesthetic trainees a unique cross-cultural training experience, exposing them to a varied and challenging case mix. With a strong emphasis on education, mentorship, and supporting systemic changes to improve perioperative care, these opportunities are perfect for those passionate about healthcare development and high-quality teaching.
If you are dedicated to making a difference in global health and are keen to share your expertise, we invite you to join us in this impactful journey.
In-Country Fellowship
There are opportunities to join our projects in Ethiopia and Zambia through our in-country fellowships. These positions typically last 6+ months, starting in February and August each year (some flexibility may be possible if required).
As an in-country fellow, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the local healthcare landscape, providing hands-on training and support to Ethiopian or Zambian anaesthesia trainees. This comprehensive experience includes a variety of teaching, management, leadership, quality improvement and research activities.
TEACHING & EDUCATION
- Clinical training: provide practical training to local trainee physician anaesthetists in theatre, tailored to your experience and competencies.
- Simulation training: lead and facilitate in situ and classroom simulation sessions.
- Trainee program facilitation: facilitate the trainee teaching program, support examination preparation, and promote trainee well-being. Collaborate with local faculty and remote fellows on departmental research and governance events.
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Peer mentorship: offer guidance and mentorship to local trainee physician anaesthetists.
- Advocacy & campaigning: Work with the charity on issues related to global surgery and health equity.
- Leadership opportunities: engage in broader management and leadership roles within the charity, such as fundraising activities and conference planning.
- Support & supervision: assist local trainees with their quality improvement and research projects, providing QI training, supervision, mentorship, training in data handling and presentation of results.
- Data analysis: collect and analyse data to support partnership monitoring and evaluation activities.
These are challenging and rewarding roles that require sensitivity, commitment, and creativity. GADP fellowships are approved for Out of Programme Training (OOPT) by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Please note that GADP fellowships are voluntary positions and are not salaried. However, a stipend is provided to support reasonable travel, accommodation, and living expenses during in-country placements. Applicants may also choose to seek additional funding through external grants, scholarships, or bursaries, depending on their individual circumstances and eligibility.
By joining our in-country fellowship program, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on healthcare delivery and anaesthesia training in Ethiopia or Zambia. Apply now to become part of a dedicated team working towards global health equity and excellence in medical education
Remote Fellowships
Our remote fellowships offer a unique opportunity to support Ethiopian or Zambian anaesthesia trainees through a virtual teaching program, from the comfort of your home. By becoming a remote fellow, you will collaborate with in-country fellows and local consultants to strengthen and develop existing training programs.
- Duration and flexibility: posts typically last for 6 months but there is a degree of flexibility regarding start times and duration if required.
- Global team: join a diverse international team and gain unique insights into anaesthesia training in Ethiopia or Zambia without needing to travel abroad.
- Challenging and rewarding: working remotely requires commitment, flexibility and strong cross-cultural communication skills. This role offers both challenges and rewards as you make a meaningful impact from afar.
ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING & EDUCATION
- Facilitating remote teaching for junior and senior anaesthetic trainees.
- Assisting trainees with exam and annual training progression review preparation.
- Facilitating remote case-based discussions, workshops and journal clubs.
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Providing peer mentorship to trainee physician anaesthetists.
- Organising the remote teaching program, including engaging other volunteers and external trainers.
- Collaborating with the charity on advocacy and campaigning for global surgery and health equity.
- Gaining management and leadership experience through involvement in other areas of work such as fundraising or conference planning.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & RESEARCH
- Supporting trainees in their QI and research projects, providing training, project supervision and training in data handling and presentation of results.
- Collecting and analysing data to support partnership monitoring and evaluation activities.
There is also scope to develop the program based on your own skills and interests, allowing you to leave a lasting impact.
WHY JOIN?
Make a difference: contribute to the development of anaesthesia, safer surgery and critical care in Ethiopia and Zambia.
Skill development: enhance your skills in remote teaching, mentorship, management, leadership and research.
Flexible & convenient: engage in meaningful work from the comfort of your home.
If you are ready to make a difference in global healthcare and gain valuable experience, apply now to join our remote fellowship program and help shape the future of anaesthesia training in Ethiopia and Zambia.
Consultant Posts
We strongly value Consultant support for our projects. Consultants may travel to Zambia or Ethiopia to support the projects for variable periods of 2 weeks+. Consultant posts are recruited on a continuous basis. The role is predominantly to provide senior support to the local team and in-country fellows but can also be tailored to a particular specialist interest that you may have. For example, Dr Kovacs, a UK-based Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in Regional Anaesthesia spent two weeks in Zambia in June 2023 supporting the Zambia Regional Anaesthesia Project.
Please get in touch with us if you would like to find out more.
Eligibility Criteria for Fellowships
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
To ensure the highest quality of training and support, all applicants must meet the following professional requirements at the time of starting their fellowship:
SENIOR FELLOW (UK Anaesthetic Trainee)
- Training completion: at least four years of anaesthetic training (or LTFT equivalent) in a UK training programme.
- Completed examinations: final FRCA.
- Professional registration: full registration with the General Medical Council.
JUNIOR FELLOW (UK Anaesthetic Trainee)
- Training completion: at least two years of anaesthetic training (or LTFT equivalent) in a UK training programme.
- Completed examinations: primary FRCA.
- Professional registration: full registration with the General Medical Council.
INTERNATIONAL FELLOW (Non-UK Anaesthetist)
- Training completion: completion of a registered physician anaesthesia training programme in the country of residence.
- Completed examinations: all anaesthesia examinations as mandated by the training programme in the country of residence.
- Professional registration: full registration with the local medical licensing body.
Successful applicants will be asked to provide the following:
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check dated within three years, or local equivalent.
- Evidence of Level 1 or greater Safeguarding Training, or local equivalent.
If you meet these professional requirements and are committed to improving global healthcare through dedicated training and support, we encourage you to apply for our fellowship programs.
Watch Our 2023 Conference
We are proud to present the replay of
our latest Annual GADP Conference; Adapting, building and collaborating. Each talk is individually listed to allow convenient selection of each talk. Many thanks to all those who contributed to the success of this event.
