Nurses

We need hospital and community nurses to help improve the quality of care in some of the poorest countries of the world.

Roles are generally longer term, ranging from one to two years, but we also have occasional short-term assignments for up to six months.

You’ll be a registered nurse with a minimum two years’ practical experience, ideally with experience of training and managing others. Ward management experience is also useful. We have very occasional short-term assignments for up to six months, for which you’ll need more extensive experience.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will depend on your particular placement, but all tend to involve a strong teaching component.

You could be helping train more qualified nurses, combining classroom teaching with clinical supervision. Or you might be providing on-the-job support to nurse colleagues, helping improve ward management and professional development.

Nurse trainer David in Malawi

VSO volunteer nurse trainer David Atherton spent two years at a hospital in rural Malawi sharing vital nursing skills with more than 100 students. Read his story