[ID:0667]There are two broad categories of international health jobs: those with the private sector and those with NGOs. We begin here with a brief description of work in the private sector, but the primary focus of this article (and this whole section) is NGO work.

There is a worldwide shortage of health care professionals; which means that just about every country is recruiting. If you've got the skills, you're guaranteed to be in demand.

Private Sector Jobs

Looking to the private sector for work may be a good choice if you are interested in living in abroad  but have less interest in working in a developing country or in doing international humanitarian work in which living conditions are more challenging. Or maybe you've just always wanted to live in a certain desirable location and are seeking job opportunities that will allow you to live there. Perhaps you want to work in a health care system in which you will have opportunities to increase your knowledge and skills while working in an environment that is technologically comparable to that of...