Healthcare - around the world

There are many opportunities to work overseas in the health sector but applications for work will depend on the specific needs of a country and demand can change quite rapidly.

There are healthcare skills shortages in many countries because of people choosing to train or work in countries such as the UK where the wages are better. This puts a severe strain on the healthcare service and as a result, many voluntary organisations employ health care professionals, especially in Africa and South America.

There are also private healthcare companies operating abroad.

In terms of pharmaceuticals, India is developing and Ireland is very strong in pharmaceutical manufacture.

Source: Prospects Graduate Careers Service