Key responsibilities of Global Health Trainees Committee members include:
- Supporting the delivery of the global health objectives within the College’s five-year strategy by contributing trainee perspectives and expertise
- Facilitating trainee involvement in global health activities and initiatives
- Advocating for women’s health globally in international advocacy meetings
The Committee meets four times a year, once in person and remotely three times. This appointment is for a three-year term beginning in May 2026 and will be appointed by application and interview.
UK Trainees with an interest in global health are eligible to apply for this position.
Please see the role description, person specifications and other information at the bottom of the page.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the form via the button below, where you will also have to upload a brief CV on one page of A4.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email cfwgh@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Friday 24 April 2026
Interview date: w/c 4 May 2026
Role description
Global Health Trainees’ Committee Member
Global Health Trainee’s Committee Chair/Global Health Board
May/June 2026 – June 2029
- Support the delivery of the global health objectives within the College’s five-year strategy by contributing trainee perspectives and expertise
- Represent trainees on RCOG global health committees and promote effective communication
- Promote global women’s health within the National Trainees’ Committee
- Facilitate trainee involvement in global health activities and initiatives
- Share knowledge and encourage collaboration between UK and international trainees and healthcare professionals
- Advocate for the value of global health work and research in training and career development
- Advocate for women’s health globally in international advocacy meetings
- Support access to international clinical and research opportunities for UK trainees
- Provide guidance and share information on global health opportunities and placements
- Raise awareness and encourage interest in global women’s health among trainees
- National Trainees’ Committee
- Vice President Global Health
- Executive Director, Membership, Global and Governance
- Director of the RCOG Centre for Women’s Global Health
The Committee meets at least four times per year (with a least one face-to-face at RCOG and the remaining meeting remote/virtual).
There will also be significant commitment outside of the meetings to help with the development and implementation of projects that the Committee will deliver in collaboration with the Centre for Women’s Global Health team.
There will also be public engagement activities that all members are encouraged to undertake, for example invited speakers at conferences and attendance at global health meetings
Person specification
Essential
- Trainee doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
Desirable
- MRCOG or DRCOG
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to promoting and improving global women’s health
- Demonstrable experience of working in a low resource setting in a clinical setting or research capacity
- Working knowledge and experience of evidence-based interventions that improve global women’s health outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of developing funding proposals
- Authorship on peer reviewed publications related to global health
Essential
- Passion to improve women’s health in low resource settings
- Good interpersonal skills
- Confident communicator
- Ability to work productively and co-operatively as a team member
- Evidence of working to deadlines
Terms of reference
The RCOG Global Health Trainees’ Committee plays a key role in delivery of the global health objectives within the College’s five-year strategy, particularly in relation to the involvement and contributions of trainees with specialist interests and expertise in women’s global health. As a subcommittee of the Global Health Board, it is responsible for making recommendations to the Board. The main function and terms of reference of the Global Health Trainees’ Committee are to:
- Support the delivery of the global health objectives within the Collehe’s five-year strategy by coordinating trainee contributions
- Ensure trainees are represented on RCOG global health committees and promote effective communication
- Promote global women’s health within the RCOG National Trainees’ Committee
- Coordinate trainee involvement in global health strategy activities
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between UK and international trainees and other healthcare professionals
- Advocate for the importance of global health work and research in training and career pathways
- Advocate for women’s health globally in international advocacy meetings including at the UN
- Improve access to international clinical and research opportunities in women’s health for UK trainees
- Provide guidance on global health opportunities and maintain resources to support international placements
- Raise awareness and encourage engagement in global women’s health among undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Volunteering with the RCOG is a rich and rewarding experience which offers a range of professional and personal benefits:
- Professional recognition
- Build networks and friendships
- Career development
- Make meaningful change
- Wellbeing
What our volunteers say
"The College plays a huge role in the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and worldwide. To be part of that process was important to me"
"Involvement with the College is enjoyable and rewarding. The College's broad national and international perspectives make it a stimulating environment. Most of all, you'll have the pleasure of doing something worthwhile - helping your colleagues to help women"