Country Advisors for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 14 September 2026 (midnight BST)
Why should I apply?
The Royal College of Pathologists has a global multidisciplinary membership, with 25% of its members currently based outside the UK. In addition, many of the College’s UK members are involved in a range of international projects and collaborations. The College has a commitment to strengthening its engagement with its international members, as well as developing the College’s international profile, activities, and collaborations in accordance with the 2023 – 2026 Pathology is Global International Strategy.
The role of the Country Advisor is a voluntary position, for an initial term of three-years. The Country Advisor acts as a key point of contact for members in the relevant country and in the UK. You will support the work of the International Regional Advisor for the wider region by, identifying opportunities for engagement, raising issues, identifying project collaborations and ideas for membership development.
Who can apply?
In order to be eligible for this role you must be a Fellow of the College, meet the criteria in the terms of reference for the Country Advisor role and have at least 5 years’ experience as a practising pathologist. You do not have to reside in the country that you wish to represent, but the quality and strength of your professional relationship and links with pathologists, laboratory professionals and institutions within your chosen country will be considered.
We welcome applications from Fellows who would like to apply for a Country Advisor post in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Applications are particularly welcome for the countries below:
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Sudan
- Iraq
- Libya
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Morocco
What is the commitment?
Meetings (for regular attendance):
- Bi-annual meetings with your International Regional Advisor (March/April and September/October).
- International Pathology Day (once a year in November).
Roles and responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining effective communications with the College’s members within the relevant country, including ascertaining the views and concerns of members on relevant issues and representing/ communicating these views to the International Advisor for the region.
- Acting as a source of advice, guidance and expertise to the College on the nature and structure of pathology training, assessments, examinations and professional development in the relevant country.
- Support planning and organisation of local CPD/CME events.
- Identifying emerging issues and advising the International Regional Advisor on the implications of any policies, curricula changes, practice developments, research, strategies or discussions on the direction of the College’s international activities within the relevant country.
- Providing advice to the International Regional Advisor and International Committee generally, including identifying any opportunities which may exist to extend the College’s influence and profile and identify potential external funding opportunities for international projects.
- Promoting the College, its services, qualifications, examinations and standards.
Please, read the terms of reference for Country Advisors in full.
How do I apply?
Please submit the below, to [email protected] and clearly state in your email and supporting statement which country you are applying for:
- An abridged version of your CV (no more than 2 sides of A4).
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4. The statement should set out:
- Why you wish to be considered for this role.
- What relevant skills and experience you have. In particular, we would be interested in knowing more about what professional relationships and links you have with the country that you wish to be a College advisor for.
- How you would approach the Country Advisor role, if appointed. We are keen to learn more about what your priorities (no more than 5) would be and what you would like to achieve in this role during your three-year term, if appointed.
If you would like to discuss the role informally, or submit your application please contact [email protected]