Overview
The period for applications has now been extended and will now close on Monday 24th of November, 2025 at 17:00PM (AEDT).
The Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initiative (RECSI) invites medical and nursing professionals working in Critical Care and Emergency Care across the Pacific to apply for Pacific Clinical Observerships that will take place in either Australia (emergency and critical care) or Fiji (emergency care only).
The Australian-based program offers a 2-week clinical observership opportunity in August to October 2026, including the possibility of attending local emergency or critical care conferences. The timing of the Fiji-based program will be confirmed in early 2026 around key training and conference opportunities.
Activities are observational (no clinical practice) and based in both clinical and professional development settings.
More information can be found in the following documents:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity to enhance their leadership capacity and clinical experience.
Activity Details
Who Can Apply:
Those currently employed in a clinical (e.g. nursing, medical), educational, or leadership role in emergency or critical care.
Applications are open to emergency and critical care clinicians working in the Pacific region from the following countries: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, or Vanuatu*.
Pre-Requisites:
Applicants must meet a range of criteria regarding their clinical role, experience and ability to participate. To apply for a scholarship, you must:
Be able to participate in the observership during the proposed dates.
Be at least 18 years old
Not hold or applying for Australian permanent residency
Be able to travel without dependents
Meet visa and English proficiency requirements for the host country
Meet health requirements for the host hospital
Obtain support from the Permanent Secretary of the national Ministry of Health via a letter of support, committing to ensure clinical coverage during the observer’s absence.
Registration/Application Details:
Applications will close on Monday 24th of November, 2025 at 17:00PM (AEDT).
Interested health professionals can complete the Pacific Clinical Observership Form online.
Note: Application form must be completed in English.
*Please note our Papua New Guinean colleagues are not eligible to apply for these opportunities under our Pacific Stream. Please check our website for other activities happening in our PNG Stream of work.
Dates
August to October 2026 (Australia); July 2026 - June 2027 (Fiji)
Location:
Pacific
Mode
In-Person
Format
Clinical Observership Program
Contact Details
For more information, including any additional support for completing the application form, please contact:
Ana Beramaisuva, RECSI Project Coordinator
Phone: +679 337 0733 Ext: 35220