The healthcare sector continues to evolve in response to the need for advanced clinical services, specialist training, and expanded capacity to handle increasingly complex medical conditions. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and ensure the availability of highly trained specialists within the region, applications are invited for several fellowship training opportunities scheduled to commence in January 2026. These positions fall under the Clinical Services department and offer structured training and professional exposure within well-established clinical units. Each program is designed to equip trainees with the competencies required in their respective specialties while contributing to the effective functioning of clinical departments.
The available positions span several critical surgical and medical disciplines. Each role requires commitment to patient care, clinical rotations, research engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to established standards of practice. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the capacity to operate in demanding clinical environments, the ability to handle extensive academic responsibilities, and a genuine interest in advancing expertise in the selected specialty. The following sections outline the detailed job descriptions for each position, providing prospective applicants with clarity on the expected tasks, rotational structure, and core responsibilities associated with each training program.
COPECSA Anatomic Pathology – January 2026
Positions Available: 2
Job Category: Clinical Services – MTRH
Closing Date: 2025-12-18 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Anatomic Pathology fellowship provides comprehensive training in tissue diagnosis, diagnostic laboratory processes, and interpretive pathology. Trainees will be engaged in laboratory-based and clinical responsibilities under experienced supervision while progressively building autonomy.
Key responsibilities include participation in routine gross examination and microscopic evaluation of surgical pathology specimens. Trainees will take part in processing tissue samples, slide preparation, staining procedures, and the interpretation of histological changes that contribute to diagnostic reports. Regular involvement in frozen section examinations will also form part of their duties, especially in theatre-support scenarios requiring timely intraoperative diagnoses.
The role requires trainees to conduct cytopathology evaluations, including fine-needle aspiration procedures, smear interpretation, and correlation of cytological and histopathological findings. The fellows will engage in postmortem examinations, taking responsibility for dissection, sampling, documentation, and preparation of autopsy reports.
Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings will be mandatory, allowing fellows to present findings, support clinical decision-making, and engage in constructive dialogue with surgical, medical, and oncological teams. Trainees will be expected to maintain accurate records, follow laboratory protocols, and participate in quality assurance activities aimed at improving diagnostic reliability and laboratory performance.
Fellows will also contribute to departmental academic programs through research, case reviews, and special pathology projects. The training emphasizes analytical thinking, diagnostic precision, and adherence to standardized reporting formats. Trainees may also be involved in teaching activities, including supporting undergraduate and postgraduate learners in laboratory sessions or pathology rotations.
The fellowship demands professionalism, timely completion of assigned tasks, respect for specimen handling protocols, and collaboration with technical and clinical staff across multiple units. Trainees must adapt to the structured schedule of laboratory operations and respond appropriately to urgent diagnostic demands.
CANECSA Anesthesiology – January 2026
Positions Available: 1
Job Category: Clinical Services – MTRH
Closing Date: 2025-12-18 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Anesthesiology fellowship provides broad-based training in perioperative medicine, pain management, and critical care support. The role involves direct participation in patient preparation, anesthesia delivery, monitoring, and recovery oversight.
Trainees will participate in preoperative patient assessments, determining anesthesia risk, reviewing medical history, contributing to anesthesia plans, and ensuring patients are adequately prepared for surgery. They will observe and perform different anesthesia techniques under supervision, including regional, general, and spinal anesthesia, while learning to tailor approaches to patient conditions and surgical requirements.
Intraoperatively, fellows will be responsible for monitoring patient vitals, managing airway procedures, adjusting anesthesia levels, and responding to physiological changes. They will gain experience handling anesthesia equipment, medication preparation, and emergency management protocols, including resuscitation procedures.
The position also places significant emphasis on postoperative patient care. Duties include monitoring recovery, managing pain control strategies, evaluating anesthesia-related complications, and ensuring smooth transition from theatre to the post-anesthesia care unit.
Rotations may include exposure to intensive care settings, where trainees will assist in managing critically ill patients, provide ventilatory support, and participate in multidisciplinary discussions on patient stabilization. Pain management clinics may form part of the rotation, offering exposure to chronic and acute pain interventions.
Trainees will also have responsibilities in academic engagement through participation in departmental teaching sessions, case conferences, journal reviews, and anesthesia simulation training. The fellowship is designed to build proficiency, situational awareness, and collaborative clinical practice across surgical and emergency units.
COSECSA Neurosurgery – January 2026
Positions Available: 1
Job Category: Clinical Services – MTRH
Closing Date: 2025-12-18 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Neurosurgery fellowship focuses on advanced training in the diagnosis and surgical management of neurological conditions involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Trainees will work closely with consultants to develop surgical skills, clinical decision-making capabilities, and critical care understanding.
Responsibilities include participating in ward rounds, neurosurgical outpatient clinics, and detailed neurological assessments. Fellows will assist in evaluating trauma cases, tumors, congenital abnormalities, vascular lesions, and other neurosurgical disorders requiring operative intervention.
They will take an active role in preparing patients for surgery by collecting clinical history, organizing imaging studies, and contributing to surgical planning discussions. In the operating theatre, trainees will assist with and progressively perform neurosurgical procedures under supervision while adhering to surgical safety protocols.
Postoperative responsibilities include monitoring patient recovery, assessing neurological progress, managing complications, and coordinating rehabilitation plans. They will collaborate with physiotherapists, ICU teams, and other specialists to support comprehensive patient care.
Additionally, trainees will participate in neurosurgical emergency calls, gaining exposure to acute cases such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord compression. Documentation, case reviews, morbidity and mortality meetings, and academic presentations form part of the structured learning environment.
The fellowship requires dedication to complex decision-making, meticulous procedural execution, and consistent engagement in ongoing academic development.
COSECSA Paediatric Surgery – January 2026
Positions Available: 2
Job Category: Clinical Services – MTRH
Closing Date: 2025-12-18 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Paediatric Surgery fellowship aims to develop expertise in the surgical care of infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, traumatic, and acquired conditions. The trainee will be involved in various stages of paediatric surgical care, from diagnosis to post-surgical follow-up.
Key duties include conducting paediatric surgical assessments, interpreting diagnostic imaging, ordering investigations, and participating in paediatric outpatient clinics. Fellows will assist in managing conditions such as congenital anomalies, abdominal emergencies, paediatric tumors, and surgical infections.
In the operating room, trainees will assist with and perform paediatric surgical procedures under close supervision, ensuring compliance with paediatric-specific safety protocols. They will also handle perioperative planning, including preoperative optimization and postoperative care focused on pain management, fluid control, wound care, and monitoring of developmental outcomes.
The fellowship includes participation in neonatal surgical care, where trainees will engage in the management of critically ill newborns requiring emergency interventions. Collaboration with neonatology, radiology, and paediatric medical teams is essential to ensuring holistic patient management.
Academic duties include engaging in paediatric surgery research, attending departmental teaching forums, contributing to audits, and presenting clinical cases. The program emphasizes disciplined clinical practice, adaptive communication with paediatric patients and families, and continuous skill development.
COSECSA Orthopedic Surgery – January 2026
Positions Available: 3
Job Category: Clinical Services – MTRH
Closing Date: 2025-12-18 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The Orthopedic Surgery fellowship focuses on musculoskeletal health, trauma care, joint disease management, and orthopedic surgical intervention. The trainee will work within trauma units, orthopedic clinics, surgical theatres, and rehabilitation departments.
Responsibilities include conducting orthopedic patient assessments, interpreting imaging studies, and determining appropriate surgical or non-surgical interventions. Fellows will participate in managing fractures, joint disorders, spinal conditions, orthopedic infections, and sports-related injuries.
The role involves assisting in orthopedic surgeries ranging from fracture fixation to joint reconstruction, arthroscopic procedures, and spine surgeries. Trainees will learn surgical techniques, patient positioning, implant selection, and postoperative care strategies.
Participation in trauma call schedules is a major component of the role, providing exposure to emergency orthopedic conditions requiring immediate stabilization. Fellows will collaborate with emergency teams, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
Postoperative duties include monitoring recovery, coordinating rehabilitation plans, and ensuring compliance with follow-up protocols. Academic engagement includes case discussions, research involvement, orthopedic skills workshops, and departmental training sessions.
COSECSA General Surgery – January 2026
Positions Available: 2
Job Category: Clinical Services – MTRH
Closing Date: 2025-12-18 at 5:00 PM
Job Description
The General Surgery fellowship provides broad training in surgical assessment, operative care, and postoperative management across diverse clinical scenarios. Trainees will rotate through various general surgery units, gaining exposure to elective and emergency procedures.
Key duties involve conducting patient histories, physical examinations, interpreting investigations, and contributing to patient management plans. Fellows will assist in managing gastrointestinal disorders, soft tissue conditions, abdominal emergencies, and surgical oncology cases.
In the operating theatre, trainees will assist with and undertake general surgical procedures under supervision. These may include appendectomies, hernia repairs, bowel surgeries, and other commonly performed operations. Emphasis is placed on mastering surgical techniques, sterile protocols, and operative decision-making.
Trainees will participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and emergency calls, ensuring continuous involvement in patient care. Postoperative duties include monitoring progress, managing complications, coordinating discharge plans, and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Academic activities include attending teaching sessions, participating in case presentations, conducting audits, and engaging in surgical research. The training aims to build confidence, clinical competence, and adaptability in a busy surgical environment.
Conclusion
These fellowship positions provide structured training and hands-on experience in multiple clinical specialties. Each program is designed to prepare trainees for advanced practice while meeting the healthcare needs of the region. Interested applicants who meet the program criteria and are seeking growth in a highly structured clinical environment are encouraged to submit applications before the stated deadlines.
