Jobs for Doctors in International Development

Author: Elaine Hirsch

Medical doctors help change the world one person at a time, both at home and abroad. Those working in international development serve some of the neediest people in the world. They provide free and reduced-cost healthcare for people who would otherwise likely go without. Many would perish without their care.

International development holds many opportunities for doctors. Doctors with expertise in a particular area of medicine can be of great service in a field with few specialists. From front-line work in refugee clinics in Africa to administering efficient healthcare programs throughout the world, doctors make a positive difference.

Job post: Global Fund Procurement Supply Management (PSM) Consultant

Medical doctors or pharmacists needed for Global Fund Procurement Supply Management (PSM) short-term (1-2 months) projects. Work including assessments of the country PSM plans and the capacity and resources available to implement the PSM plan effectively. Work locations include countries in Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. Candidates with fluency in Portuguese, Spanish and French would be preferred.

Required Qualifications:
Advanced degree in pharmacy-related field complemented by education and/or professional training/experience in Health Management, Logistics and Public Health.

Global Healthcare Investment Conference

The Global Healthcare Investment Conference is a part of one of the leading conferences in the world that brings together up to 1,500 attendees from over 87 countries. The Healthcare Industry globally is experiencing significant growth and investment. With healthcare spending in the trillions in the US and in other countries, the investment in the healthcare sector is expected to have great return for investors.

Oct 26-28, 2011
Chicago, IL

The theme of this year’s conference is "Emerging Healthcare Investment Opportunities". The conference will have a strong focus on some of the emerging markets and trends and provide case studies of emerging investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.

ACRP 2011 Global Conference & Exhibition: Innovation & Global Health

Today is Day #2 of the ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) 2011 Global Conference & Exhibition in Seattle. This year’s program includes more than 125 sessions covering 13 topic areas – all delivered by leading speakers.

You can catch one of the sessions later today as a streaming video:

Innovation & Global Health
Monday, May 2
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT

There are great disparities in healthcare throughout the world. Nearly 8 million children die each year from conditions that could be prevented or treated easily. To address these problems, there needs to be political will to address them, commitment of financial resources and, most importantly, innovation. Hear Tachi Yamada, MD, President, Global Health Program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, address Innovation and Global Health.

INSEAD Healthcare Summit (international health)

Are you looking for some global health opportunities? How well do you understand the international health market?

INSEAD Healthcare Alumni Summit (8 October 2010, Paris)

For more than a decade, international healthcare events organized by INSEAD and its alumni have provided unique networking forums for the healthcare industry. Last year’s Summit in Basel attracted over 150 healthcare executives from 20 countries to explore future trends in healthcare. The Summit is organized by the INSEAD Healthcare Alumni Network, representing the more than 2000 INSEAD alumni working in the healthcare industry and related sectors. On Friday, 8 October 2010, we are taking this unique, interactive conference format to Paris, one of the most vibrant European cities.

Learn more here.