A collaboration between Weill Cornell Medicine and the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)
Global Neurosurgery Fellowship
The Tanzania Neurosurgery Project is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate neurosurgeon for a 1–2 year clinical fellowship beginning July 2026. For the past 15 years, this program has strengthened neurosurgical care in Tanzania through a sustainable, multidisciplinary model.
The role
This is a unique “boots-on-the-ground” leadership and clinical fellowship based at MOI in Dar es Salaam. You will live and work alongside Tanzanian neurosurgeons, contributing directly to capacity building and high-acuity patient care.
Responsibilities include:
- Education & Mentorship — Train local healthcare providers to deliver high-quality neurosurgical care using locally available resources.
- Program Management — Serve as the primary liaison between the Tanzania-based team and international faculty; support operations, research initiatives, and quality control.
- Research & Data — Lead management of IRB-approved spine and trauma databases and contribute to joint scientific publications.
- Clinical Care & Surgery — Participate in a high-volume environment managing complex cranial and spinal cases.
Who we are looking for
- A Board-certified or Board-eligible neurosurgeon, neurointensivist or orthopedic spine surgeon (US, European).
- A strong commitment to global health and health equity.
- Someone adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in fast-paced, resource-constrained settings.
- A mentor at heart—someone who enjoys teaching and empowering local clinicians.
Why Join Us?
This fellowship is more than a training program—it offers:
- High-volume and high-complexity pathologies
- Leadership development and program-building skills
- Cross-cultural clinical immersion
- Opportunities for impactful global neurosurgery research and publications
- Life in one of East Africa’s most vibrant coastal cities
How to Apply
Visit tanzanianeurosurgery.org to learn more about our mission and history.
Submit your CV and a brief letter of interest outlining your surgical background and motivation for this fellowship to: [email protected]
